Author: Alex Thompson

Can you get sober alone, without 12-step or other support groups? This article will describe sobriety in more detail, the challenges a person faces while working to stay sober, the options for treatment, and tips for building a sober lifestyle. Whether you’re struggling or just want some extra guidance, consider reaching out for support from […]

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It’s common to have a difficult time when making big changes, but good self-care practices can help you manage overwhelming feelings and take care of your mind and body. Research shows that most people believe that drinking can make them feel better. However, when alcohol makes up part of your typical routine, drinking can become […]

Enabling occurs when someone else covers up or makes excuses for the person who has a SUD. As a result, the person with a SUD doesn’t deal with the consequences of their actions. This episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, featuring multi-platinum award-winning singer Bryan Abrams, shares his sobriety journey and how he found a […]

Their effects are similar to the effects of amphetamine and ecstasy (MDMA). Sudden Weight Loss- Bath salts can reduce an individual’s appetite and if they are misusing the substance consistently, weight loss is likely to occur. The effects from Bath salts can last for 3 to 4 hours before the user has a potentially harsh crash. […]

Brown seaweed has been studied for its beneficial effects on the pancreas, kidneys, and liver. The adult human body is composed of almost 60 percent water. Every single organ, from the brain to the liver, requires water to function. The kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs located beneath a person’s ribcage on either side of […]

Eating smaller, more frequent meals can be beneficial if you’re managing laxative dependency. This method supports a consistent intake of nutrients and encourages steady digestion, potentially reducing your need for laxatives. Gradually increasing your soluble fiber intake may help improve constipation and reduce laxative reliance. Soluble dietary fiber absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance, […]

There are many men and women who have suffered from alcoholism in their life but have achieved sobriety and maintained it. If you asked 10 different spouses who have gone through this experience, you may get 10 different answers. She is greatly affected by this ugly disease, too, and she would be comforted and educatted […]

While many patients who want to get off benzodiazepines have an understandable desire to withdraw from the medication as quickly as possible, rapid withdrawal is often the riskiest and most dangerous once signs of physical dependence are present. Whether patients are working closely with a prescriber or withdrawing with limited assistance, they should taper at […]

Kratom can also change the production of hormones in the body. In particular, it’s known to change how your body produces testosterone [5]. However, if your liver begins to suffer, the kidneys pick up some of the slack. Toxins that are not effectively processed by the liver will be passed through the kidney instead, leading […]