Sober Living

Once the stimulant’s effects fade, the full, unmasked depressive effect of the opioid suddenly takes over the central nervous system. A person may exhibit a racing heartbeat and high blood pressure from the stimulant, even as their breathing rate becomes shallow and weak from the depressant. The combination’s danger stems from the body receiving conflicting […]

For those who already have clinical anxiety or depression, alcohol can worsen the symptoms of both conditions. However, vodka was also listed by both men and women as a drink that made them feel anxious, and men told us it made them feel sad and scared. Still, these amounts may not reflect actual serving sizes

There are many ways you can help them begin the recovery journey. If someone in your life is refusing help, don’t take it personally — but more importantly, don’t give up on them. There are immediate problems that need to be addressed such as stress, violence and well being of children, but it’s possible to