If you’re committed to staying sober, it’s best to avoid non-alcoholic beer and anything that smells or tastes like beer. Although the choice to drink (or not to drink) near beer is a personal one that everyone in recovery must make for themselves, there are plenty of great reasons not to drink it. Instead of relying on non-alcoholic beer to make you feel good, it’s important to develop healthy tools for living sober and to establish a fulfilling sober life for yourself.
AA Online vs. In-Person: How Does It Compare?
Going to meetings is one of the most important ways you can invest in your recovery from addiction. But if you’re new to this whole thing, you might be wondering: Is there a difference between AA online or in-person AA meetings? If so, how do they compare, and which one is right for you?
What Are the Risks and Side Effects of Marijuana Edibles?
The popularity of marijuana edibles has recently increased with the legalization of marijuana in many different U.S. states. However, many people who consume these edibles do so without fully knowing the risks involved. Like any other drug, marijuana edibles can cause short-term and long-term side effects. They also carry the risk of overdose if someone takes too much or they are more potent than anticipated. Before you consume any cannabis-infused food products, you should carefully consider the risks.
What Do Drugs Smell Like?
If you suspect that a spouse, friend, or loved one is abusing drugs, your nose may be the key to finding out the truth. Most drugs produce a distinct odor, especially if they are smoked. Here are some common smells produced by several commonly abused drugs. Identifying these odors may be the start of helping your loved one find treatment.
Tanner’s Story: A Second Chance
After losing more than a decade of his life to addiction, Tanner woke up on Christmas Day and was finally ready to get help.
How to Prepare For Your First Online Rehab Session
Online drug rehab is an excellent tool for anyone who leads a busy life. Whether travel is an essential part of your work or you’re facing logistical problems like childcare or pet care, online rehab is non-intrusive and adaptable to your needs. With online treatment, you can complete your sessions at home, at work, or […]
Alcohol Use Has Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic, According to Study
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open in September of 2020 shows alcohol consumption among Americans (and particularly women) has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.1 This suggests more people may be turning to alcohol to cope with the lingering effects of the pandemic, such as job loss, mental health problems, and stress. A recent […]
Recovery From Drug-Induced Psychosis: How Residential Rehab Helps
Substance abuse can produce many harmful side effects, with psychosis being just one of them. These types of psychotic events are serious and require professional treatment. Although short-term treatment will help, ongoing psychological care and addiction treatment can lead to lasting recovery and will also reduce the likelihood that drug-induced psychosis will occur again. Table […]
What Is A Recovery Advocate in Rehab?
If you’re going to drug rehab for the first time, you’ll likely encounter many different staff members with various job titles. Although it can be confusing at first, you’ll gradually learn what each type of addiction treatment professional does and why their job is an essential part of your treatment experience. If you’re going to […]
Never Forget, But Keep Moving Forward
All Zach Carlisle ever wanted was to fit in and have friends. He primarily spent his childhood in Flower Mound, Texas, where he grew up in a loving, supportive, and religious home. Zach yearned to really belong with a group of his peers even though he was a shy and reserved child. He connected with […]