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The Impact of Addiction on Families

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Family, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

When a relative is struggling with addiction, everyone in the family can be affected; this is why we say addiction is a family disease. The person addicted to drugs often develops financial, emotional, or psychological problems and becomes unreliable, causing others to have to fill in for and perform their responsibilities. This increases the stress of all people involved and can cause resentment and distrust. Family Members Take on New Roles In families that have problems with drug addiction, relatives often take on the following roles: The Enabler. The enabler is often the addicted person’s spouse, partner, or parent, who …

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10 Tips for a Great Sober Tailgate

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Holistic Care and Treatment, Prevention, Recreation, Sober Living

When Fall comes around, so does sports season and the tradition of tailgating. When most people think of tailgating they think of alcohol. 82 percent of tailgaters reported having two or more drinks at the big game. Whether it’s chugging a keg or making cocktails, there’s no doubting that alcohol is an integral part of the tailgating tradition. But that doesn’t mean that tailgating can’t be enjoyed just as much when you’re sober. Sober Tailgating is Easy and Fun! Sober tailgating may be a new phenomenon for most people, but it’s one that allows you to enjoy the spirit of …

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How To Set Strong Boundaries With Children About Drinking

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Holistic Care and Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

As a parent, you want the absolute best for your children. You spend quite a bit of time teaching them how to make decisions that will benefit them now and down the road as an adult. When it comes to drinking, you certainly want to educate your children about alcohol and encourage them to steer clear from the substance. At the very least, you don’t want your children to try drinking at a young age. Maybe you can be on board if they want to have a social drink when they are adults, but as teenagers, you may be inclined …

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A Month Without Alcohol – 30 Things to Do Instead of Drinking

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Prevention, Sober Living

When you give up drinking it can seem like all of the fun things you used to do go with it. Most of our social lives revolve around alcohol, which not only is unhealthy but can lead to the slippery slope of addiction. Choosing to live alcohol-free may seem like a daunting task, but all you need to do is find things that can replace drinking.   Why You Can Still Have Fun and Be Sober While it can feel lonely being one of the only of your friends that is sober, it’s more likely than not that someone around …

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How The Gut Microbiome Contributes to Depression

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Nutrition, Prevention, Research/Trends/Statistics, Sober Living

In 2008, the NIH started funding the Human Microbiome Project in an effort to identify and characterize the microorganisms of the human body (such as those on the skin and in the vagina, mouth, and the intestinal tract) to determine if they play a role in human health and disease. This research has started unraveling the relationship between the humane microbiome and our health, and has revealed that these organisms contribute to diseases, including psychological disorders.   Nervous System in the Gut The gut has its own nervous system, known as the enteric nervous system. It is commonly referred to …

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How To Tackle a Sober Football Season While In Recovery

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Recreation, Sober Living

Whether you’re a college or professional football fan, you probably start getting very excited for football season well in advance of kick off day. College students and adults alike anticipate the first game of each football season with an eager expectation for some good, competitive football. But if you’re in recovery, you may have mixed feelings about the upcoming football season. If this is your first football season where your intention is to stay sober and clean, you may have some reservations. After all, you’ve probably spent a good deal of time at tailgate parties and hanging out with the buddies …

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Alcohol causes cells to age at an expedited rate

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

The Research Society on Alcoholism has recently found evidence that alcohol causes cells to age at an expedited rate. Specifically, they found that individuals with alcohol use disorder has shortened telomere lengths in their cells. This suggests that the more alcohol individuals consume, the more at risk they are for age-related ailments such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, and others. If you are struggling with alcohol use, please call us today at 504-510-2331. To learn more, click here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170626105322.htm

How to Support a Loved One in Addiction Recovery

April 6, 2020 / Addiction Science, Alcohol, Recovery

Staying drug- and alcohol-free is a life-long journey. If you have a friend or family member going through addiction recovery and are looking for ideas on how to show your support, consider the following: Learn About Addiction An important first step in supporting a friend or family member going through addiction recovery is to understand addiction. Read about addiction recovery from trusted authorities. Those who become familiar with the problems of addiction gain a better understanding of their loved ones. You can follow our Dream Journal blog for biweekly articles on addiction treatment.   Encourage Addiction Recovery Treatment Treatment for …

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Long-term sobriety success could be predicted through brain scans

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

A new study conducted by the Society of Nuclear Medicine revealed that the brain receptors involved with the impulse to drink reduce their bioavailability during periods of alcohol-dependency. This finding suggests that clinicians can use receptor bioavailability during sobriety to predict long-term success. If you are struggling with alcohol use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Learn more here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170612094112.htm

Moderate alcohol consumption may also have long term impact on brain

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

Researchers in the UK recently published the findings of a 30 year longitudinal investigation of moderate alcohol consumption and its effects on brain structure and function. They found that higher alcohol consumption was correlated with hippocampal atrophy, corpus callosum microstructural changes, and a decline in lexical fluency. If you are struggling with alcohol use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331. To learn more, click here: http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2353  

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