How to Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude During Recovery
Recent studies display that writing just one gratitude letter a week for three weeks consecutively provides significant benefits for up to six months. These letters allow us to express our appreciation towards people who have impacted our lives positively, improving our mental and emotional well-being. Take time to look at yourself and your life and […]
Highest Drug Use By City
The method led to an explosion of home cooks — and Missouri’s rise in the mid-2000s as the No. 1 state for meth lab seizures in the country. East of the Mississippi, methamphetamine is listed as the primary substance of abuse in less than 1 percent of substance abuse treatment sites, whereas west of the […]
Biden says ‘for years too little has been done’ on fentanyl after more than 250K Americans die on his watch
A person exhibiting the symptoms of overdose should get immediate medical attention. With an overdose of fentanyl, the brain experiences hypoxia. Sometimes, a person with opioid dependence may take fentanyl as a substitute for heroin. The potency of fentanyl and the potential for incorrect dosing can result in overdose and death. Results suggest GLP-1 drugs […]
The Fear of Sobriety
💙 Awaken your potential by exploring the world around you and developing interests outside of substances by Saying Yes to Life. Find a pace you are comfortable with, rather than racing from one event to the next to keep yourself busy. To enjoy you sober mindset, you must find something you are passionate about, and […]
Celebrities Who Died of Alcoholism List of Famous Alcoholics
The use of prescription medications with illegal drugs or alcohol can produce an unpredictable and fatal response, and many deaths due to such circumstances may have been preventable. Death due to drugs can also be the result of mixing prescribed medications with other drugs (legal or illegal), alcohol, over-the-counter medications or even herbal supplements. In […]
The Drug Detox Process and How to Find Detox Centers Near Me
For many substances, withdrawal can cause fluctuations in heart rate, blood pressure and temperature, so these vital signs are closely monitored by nursing staff. A safe medical detox occurs at a licensed facility with medical oversight from experienced and caring staff. Methadone has been used to prevent opioid withdrawal since the 1950s and has been […]
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Just because you still feel like you’re in control of your life doesn’t mean that your drinking cannot develop into a problem. The Healthy @Reader’s Digest’s Medical Review Board co-chair Latoya Julce also notes is wine addictive the caloric content of red wine can contribute to that full feeling—and it can add up. At 120 calories, she says […]
Current Alcohol Use, Hormone Levels, and Hot Flashes in Midlife Women PMC
There are ways to manage hot flashes and improve your quality of life. Talk to a healthcare provider if you need relief from hot flashes. They can discuss what options are available for you based on your symptoms and health history. If you have been experiencing hot flashes and you are not sure what is […]
Possible Link Between Eye Color and Alcoholism Risk Revealed in New Study
Still, without further studies to confirm and clarify these initial results, the scientific community remains cautious about drawing definitive conclusions. The hypothesis linking blue eye color to a higher propensity for alcoholism has attracted attention and scrutiny within the scientific community. Critiques of this connection primarily emphasize the dangers of mistaking correlation for causation. Dangerous […]
Lesson 12 Breaking Addictions
Lie on your back, place your hands on your belly, let your inhale push your hands up and exhale relax the hands back down. Many women in classes I have taught have experienced dramatic increases of energy with this simple breathing exercise. To help break my refined sugar addition, I ate millet every day for […]