It also may mean seeking out a mental health professional for a brief course of therapy. Some people also may find it helpful to turn to their faith communities. You can develop post-traumatic stress disorder when you go through, see or learn about an event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual assault….
Ms. Coimbra has worked with the Megan House Foundation on numerous occasions hosting fundraising events to bring awareness to the organization in honor of her younger cousin McKenzie. She plans on continuing her work on the events team with her new role on the board. Louise is a strong advocate for education, support, recovery and…
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who’ve just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained…
They guided us from the beginning, because this was our first time navigating rehabilitation, and we immediately thought this would be our best option given the duration of the program and the living arrangements based on age. From the time we first contacted New Life to today (our son is a graduate from this program…
Instead, CBD works with a related system of receptor sites called TRPV-1. These receptors influence pain sensitivity and the anti-inflammatory response and support the body’s natural healing process. All cannabis plants produce natural medicines called cannabinoids in the leaves and flowers. Nowhere is the contrast between cannabinoid compounds starker than CBD vs THC. They found…
However, these homes provide a supportive place to transition from an addictive lifestyle to one of sobriety and responsibility. People who have gotten sober and want to stay that way should consider moving into a halfway house or other group home dedicated to sober living. Living in this type of home can aid sobriety and…
Patients managed for alcohol withdrawal using symptom-triggered therapy do not require additional supportive medications after discharge if they have demonstrated clinical stability for at least 24 hours. Older adult patients and those with decompensated hepatic dysfunction, renal failure, and underlying respiratory disorders pose special challenges in the treatment of AWS. The longer-acting gaba-agonists, such as…
He said once the fentanyl link was established following toxicology tests of Mr and Mrs Baxter’s bodies, the trail led straight back to D’Wit. A haul of the powerful opioid painkiller was found in a backpack at the home D’Wit shared with his mother in Churchfields, West Mersea. Mr Justice Lavender said following the death…
Lashaun also operates the Grace Space Greenfield Sober House in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Studies confirm that the absence of a stable, alcohol and drug free living environment is a monumental obstacle to maintained sobriety for even the most motivated individuals (see the latest study here). Living in one of our sober houses aids the sometimes difficult…
💙 Engage in gentle movement with Mel Mah’s Sleep Routine guided exercise to release excess stress and energy to promote deep rest. Discover enjoyable non-alcoholic beverages you can drink in situations where you might typically consume alcohol. This could be non-alcoholic beers, mocktails, or sparkling water. Also, research shows that people can develop a tolerance…