Category: Sober living
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Reflections on One Year of Sobriety
By sharing your story on platforms tailored for wider audiences, you can tap into the generosity of strangers moved by your commitment to recovery. These function as facilities where individuals who were previously homeless can live as they begin to find stability and move towards securing independent housing. Access to on-demand advice and support, especially…
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Skin Rashes From Alcoholism & Liver Disease
The disconnect arises because, at higher intakes, alcohol acts as a pro-oxidant, it actually generates free radicals rather than neutralizing their effects. Additionally, when someone regularly drinks large quantities of alcohol, spider veins (or what some think is a rash from drinking too much) can appear on the surface of their skin. While alcohol can…
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Different Types of 12 Step Meetings NA, AA, CMA, etc
Ultimately, the twelve steps of AA have proven transformative for countless individuals, providing a structured yet personal approach to confronting addiction and forging a life of continued sobriety and wellness. The second and third steps in Alcoholics Anonymous then establish a foundation of faith, emphasizing the role of a Higher Power12-step programs greatly stress surrender to and daily communication with a…
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Hypertension: How just 1 alcohol drink a day may affect blood pressure
The action of suppressing this hormone exacerbates the diuretic effect and leads to dehydration. Systolic pressure is the pressure within the arteries of the heart when the heart contracts, and diastolic pressure refers to the lowest pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxing between contractions. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers…
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Celebrities Who Have Talked About Their Sobriety: Ben Affleck, More
Her experience demonstrates how well actors with drinking problems can conceal their addiction and isolate themselves from potential support. In 2019, after the end of the series, he checked himself into a wellness retreat to work on his mental health. Harington revealed that just like many actors who are alcoholics, he was struggling to cope…
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Alcohol’s Effects on the Body National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
If you’re not consciously keeping track of the drinks you’ve chugged, it’s easy to go over these limits. According to the CDC, moderate drinking is defined as having two standard drinks or less per day for men and one drink or less per day for women. For some of us, half a dozen drinks during…
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2C-B, Understanding the Love Child of Alexander and Ann Shulgin
“CEV closed eye visuals were very reminiscent to LSD in a playful, whimsical manner with an emphasis on pink and green colors. They were complex and symbolic with depth and layering,” said Adrian. Users have reported experiencing hypertension, hyperthermia and tachycardia at higher doses.22 As such, those with pre-existing heart conditions should avoid using 2C-B,…
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16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
However, all the activities and responsibilities that fill a student’s schedule sometimes make it difficult to find the time to try new stress relievers to help dissipate that stress. At the same time, they have to navigate the social challenges inherent to the high school experience. Millions of readers rely on HelpGuide.org for free, evidence-based…