Categoría: Sober living

Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits

Preparing and anticipating questions will help you make the most of your appointment time. Many people with alcohol problems and their family members find that participating in support groups is an essential part of coping with the disease, preventing or dealing with relapses, and staying sober. Your health care provider or counselor can suggest a […]

Sober Living Homes & Oxford Houses Cost & Length of Stay

Each member has an equal voice in the group and each has an opportunity to relearn responsibility and to accept decisions once they are made. A major part of the Oxford House philosophy is that dependency is best overcome through an acceptance of responsibility. In Oxford House, each member equally shares the responsibility for the […]

Peer pressure and drugs: Definition, risk factors, and addiction

When a teen overhears a friend gossiping about another person and then reacts to the gossip, that is indirect peer pressure. Or if a middle schooler learns that the popular kids’ parties include alcohol or drugs, that indirect pressure may prompt them to experiment as a way to gain acceptance. Friendship and peer influences can […]

Trying to cut back on alcohol? Heres what works Life

According to the NIAAA, alcohol pretty much affects you head to toe. Alcohol can make it hard to think clearly, cause strokes or high blood pressure, lead to cirrhosis and weaken your immune system. It may also mess with your sleep, and poor sleep hygiene can lead to further health concerns, like obesity and diabetes. […]