nisa September 3, 2021

• Sober living

If your glucose drops to less than 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), you’ll need to down 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates. This could be three or four glucose tablets, 4 ounces of juice (a small juice box), or five pieces of hard candy (and not chocolate). Drinking is individualized and there’s no universal rule for […]

nisa August 10, 2021

• Sober living

It usually comes in the form of a white, crystalline powder. John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE is board-certified in addiction medicine and preventative medicine. For over 20 years Dr. Umhau was a senior clinical investigator at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Make sure the people you’re […]

nisa February 18, 2021

• Sober living

Because denial is common, you may feel like you don’t have a problem with drinking. You might not recognize how much you drink or how many problems in your life are related to alcohol use. Listen to relatives, friends or co-workers when they ask you to examine your drinking habits or to seek help. Consider […]

nisa September 28, 2020

• Sober living

Through mindfulness meditation, individuals can develop greater self-awareness and compassion towards themselves. This therapeutic approach can be an effective way to help individuals struggling with shame and guilt during addiction recovery. In DBT, clients learn to identify and challenge negative self-talk that contributes to feelings of shame and guilt. They also learn how to tolerate […]

syura May 18, 2020

• Sober living

Content Why Do People Crave Sugar In Addiction Recovery? Why does giving up alcohol lead to sugar cravings? Silver Maple Recovery Can Help You on Your Sobriety Journey The Number 1 Reason People Fail Dry January, and Fail Sobriety In General What to do about sugar cravings when you stop drinking So how do you […]

nisa May 18, 2020

• Sober living

Content Your Brain on Sugar (or Alcohol) Protein-ify your breakfast. I Quit Drinking and Crave Sugar: Replacing One Addiction With Another? Why You Get Sugar Cravings After Quitting Alcohol Within moderation, and within reason, it seems the intake of sugar and high-carbohydrate sugar foods such as fruits, can help to curb cravings. When a person […]

nisa May 15, 2020

• Sober living

And lastly, should an individual finally decide to heal with Eco Sober House in MA, he or she may register. Getting professional help requires understanding the problem and making a decision to deal with it. Discover the solutions you’ve been seeking with this new guide to living free of alcohol. This group will be limited to […]

nisa May 8, 2020

• Sober living

Some people are apprehensive to quit drinking due to withdrawal symptoms, but alcohol detox is the first step in treating alcoholism. Minor symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be overcome with rest and at-home remedies, and it is possible for some people to taper off alcohol without supervision. However, individuals who suffer from alcohol addiction require […]