Category: Sober living

When that happens, some people turn their anger on themselves in the form of self-destructive behaviors. It’s true that anger can often lead to unhealthy behaviors like substance abuse or impulsive actions. While anger is a common response to these symptoms, there are ways to cope with each of these. Anger can be constructive at times,… Continue reading Behavioral Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Newer studies are not necessarily better than older research. Yet we continue to see reductive narratives, in the media and even in science journals, that alcohol in any amount is dangerous. Earlier this month, for instance, the media reported on a new study that found even small amounts of alcohol might be harmful. Globally, the… Continue reading No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health

First-time users and infrequent users are much less likely to test positive for weed from a hair follicle test. It takes a decent amount of consumption for cannabis metabolites to reach hair follicle tissue. The liver breaks down THC, the main active part of marijuana, into smaller pieces. These pieces, called metabolites, are stored in… Continue reading How Long Does Cannabis Stay in Your System? A Complete Guide

As blood alcohol alcoholism symptoms concentration (BAC) increases, so does the effect of alcohol—as well as the risk of harm. Even small increases in BAC can decrease motor coordination, make a person feel sick, and cloud judgment. This can increase an individual’s risk of being injured from falls or car crashes, experiencing acts of violence,… Continue reading Alcohol poisoning: Symptoms, treatment, and causes