Sober living

Crossfade: The Consequences of Mixing Cannabis and Alcohol

Using similar methodology, a second study suggested that plasma THC levels were significantly increased when subjects first consumed alcohol [72]. Compared to placebo, the combination of a low cannabis dose (2.53% THC) and low alcohol dose (0.35 g/kg) increased the number and duration of positive subjective effects, and resulted in higher plasma levels of THC. The effects of alcohol and…

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What Is Alcoholism? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Behavioral treatments—also known as alcohol counseling, or talk therapy, and provided by licensed therapists—are aimed at changing drinking behavior. Severity is based on the number of criteria a person meets based on their symptoms—mild (2–3 criteria), moderate (4–5 criteria), or severe (6 or more criteria). However, since alcohol affects people in different ways, recognizing AUD in yourself or in others…

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What to Know About ‘Microdosing’ Psychedelics

In a 2019 study involving an online survey of people’s experiences with microdosing, the most common dose was 10 micrograms (mcg). Acute negative effects may occur when individuals are under the influence of psychedelics including psychological (‘increased anxiety’) or physiological (‘discomfort’) changes. Numerous trials are ongoing to explore the role of MDMA in treating mental health concerns, from PTSD and…

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What is a Typical Sober Living House Cost?

An average day at a sober living home usually includes group breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Most homes have household meetings nightly, and residents often attend treatment, support group meetings or other wellness activities together. The real estate website Zillow offers advice on mortgages for a sober living home and covering costs with rent. Average rent for a four-bedroom sober living home, for…

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Creative Sobriety Tattoo Ideas: Watercolour and Minimalist Styles to Celebrate Your Journey

However, more masculine or stronger elements may help men express their gratitude for their journey of recovery. This nape tattoo showcases a skull with a banner that reads ‘Sober 2016’. Similarly, other elements like mountains that represent resilience, phoenixes symbolizing rebirth, etc., can also be incorporated into more awe-inspiring tattoos for men. At the same time, if you choose to…

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Ecstasy MDMA Addiction and Abuse What is Ecstasy MDMA? Learn More

Because MDMA is an unregulated, illicit drug, manufacturers can add anything to the substance — like caffeine, dextromethorphan, amphetamines, PCP or cocaine — so its purity is always questionable. Ecstasy was one of several drugs tested in a military context decades after. It was then re-synthesized, first by Gordon Alles and then by Alexander Shulgin, who tested it on himself, his wife, and his…

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Overcoming Lonely

When I felt lonely because I wasn’t drinking with the crew, I wanted that lonely feeling to leave me.  I wasn’t equipped to handle it. It was a very difficult time for me … but I knew that returning to drinking was not the solution. I needed to be patient and continue hanging around other sober people. Getting sober is…

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