Sober Living

Moderate drinking: Women and men, alcohol limits, benefits, risks

If you’re unsure whether you should be drinking alcohol, follow up with your doctor or healthcare provider. They’ll offer guidance on healthy drinking habits and whether you should be drinking at all. That’s why there are guidelines in place for moderate drinking. If you’re looking to cut back on the alcohol, are sober curious, or …

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Life After Addiction: Finding Your Meaning and Purpose

Staying up all night and sleeping all day, along with broken sleep throughout the night, did not help your health or mood. Going multiple days without sleep and then crashing are only a few basic models of sleep schedules that qualify as rest for a substance abuser. Commemorate the significant milestones of your recovery, such …

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Blood Thinners and Alcohol: Interactions, Risks, and Side Effects

Alcohol can affect the blood in ways similar to blood thinning medication. If a person drinks alcohol before surgery, they may take longer to stop bleeding. Several antibiotics, antifungal drugs, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants can increase your chance of bleeding. This also includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or Naproxen …

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Delirium Tremens: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

A brief history regarding the quantity, pattern, and duration of alcohol intake should be obtained. The type of alcohol also influences the alcohol related harmful effects. As mentioned previously, DT usually develops 48–72 h after the last drink. Therefore, it is important to elicit the information in terms of time since last drink. Delirium Tremens Prevention …

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