When we aren’t sober, we can use that as an excuse to avoid those problems. Coping mechanisms are tough—they work temporarily, and allow us to avoid https://cenzure.net/pagescat/5/1100/25/ and put things aside for the time being. We use alcohol to cover up our pain and our problems. We use drugs to numb ourselves and our emotions [...]
Some other substitutes people might turn to include food, nicotine, marijuana or other drugs. I quit drinking alcohol during the summer of 2022. I'd realized that it had been dampening my mental health, and I was tired of the incessant anxiety and mood swings that came along with drinking. I hoped that pursuing a sober [...]
The risk of developing age-related cataracts changes based on the amount of alcohol a person drinks. An Optometry and Vision Science study found that moderate drinking may have a protective effect against cataracts. The study also found an increased risk of developing cataracts among heavy drinkers — those who drank more than two drinks (20 [...]
Compared to retrospective assessments of the alcohol and depression order of onset for co-occurring disorders, assessments of prospective relative risk (i.e., the risk for developing a condition given the presence or absence of another condition) provide more information about conferred risk. For example, people typically experience onset of social anxiety disorder before they are old [...]
Some people in recovery can handle themselves perfectly well around alcohol and may be hurt if they are not invited places simply because alcohol will be present. This assumption can be incredibly hurtful when coming from you, their partner. On the flip side, it’s also important not to assume someone in recovery is comfortable around [...]
If you are tapering from smaller quantities and feel no withdrawal symptoms until afternoon or evening then you can wait until then to consume your taper beers. Remember that you are not drinking for pleasure--you are drinking medicine--so only drink what is needed. If you experience more severe symptoms such as seizures, hallucinations, or confusion, [...]
By embracing the lifelong process of addiction recovery and committing to sobriety, individuals can embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Through the guidance and support found in books on addiction and recovery, individuals can gain valuable tools and insights to navigate the challenges and achieve lasting sobriety. When [...]
A drunk rage blackout happens when both of these conditions, anger and memory loss, merge. A personality change that happens when drinking to excess, such as becoming aggressive and angry, may also lead to a blackout if the large amount of alcohol was consumed too quickly. For example, while heavily intoxicated, someone may commit a [...]
I decided to stop drinking and see how long I could go. Quickly, that itch to drink after work and in social situations left my system, and I didn’t miss it very much. Dr. Cusner also strengthened the business growth of the Ohio facilities by 12%. He was recognized by the Governor for demonstrating a [...]
According to Us Weekly, Aston Moore was 26 when she reportedly died of an accidental heroin overdose. Her co-star from the film, Thora Birch, recalled Moore as being "a really cool kid," adding, "she still lives on as Chrissy to me" (per ABC News). On December 18, 1997, Farley was found dead in his apartment [...]