Sober living

This program provides clinically appropriate, high quality, methadone treatment for opiate-addicted injection drug users, giving them the chance to begin and continue a successful recovery. Together with the Community Substance Abuse Center, the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is able to offer primary care services and work to stop the spread of HIV among people with substance use […]

This creates a strong support system when grouping individuals with similar commonalities together who are at similar points in their lives. Peer grouping is built on powerful friendships that help to facilitate recovery and long-term, quality sobriety, and we find this support system extends far beyond the walls of our sober living houses. While residing

There are no specific warnings about consuming alcohol while taking other blood thinners. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol with any new medication. People should speak with a healthcare professional about consuming alcohol and taking blood-thinning medications safely. A person should also speak with a doctor or

Experience true adventure at a destination that makes travel easier. Gushers has a candy-like flavor, with notes of tropical fruits and a creamy doughiness. Its aroma is reminiscent of grapes and spice, with an herbal overtone. The high first fills your head with a tingly euphoria, then settles throughout the body. We also utilize Living

Anyone who is unwilling to respect these boundaries does not belong in your support network. The key to a successful Sober October and a substance-free holiday season is preparation, support and a positive mindset. Stay committed to your goals, lean on your support network when needed, and focus on the joy and fulfillment that a

There are a variety of treatment options to ease this process and support you if your goal is to abstain from alcohol in the future. Approximately 15 percent of those who relapse regress to the precontemplation stage, and approximately 85 percent return to the contemplation stage before progressing to the preparation and action stages. Most

Relapse can happen for a number of reasons and going back to rehab opens the door to improve the recovery plan and take new steps towards sobriety. The condition can also be fatal, especially if the paralysis moves into the muscles used to breathe. And “sometimes the nerves … are damaged to a point where

Call your doctor right away if you think you have alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Prompt treatment can help prevent the disease from getting worse and developing into a more serious condition, such as congestive heart failure (CHF). Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is most common in men between the ages of 35 and 50, but the condition can affect women