Sober living

I am honored to be able to observe their personal development. I see stiff bodies, hunched shoulders, reluctance, doubt and vacant stares, at first. Then I see vulnerability, acquiescence and participation. “ Their courage brings me back each week; their progress is inspiring. The Harbor House sober living home reinforces honesty and integrity as we […]

Research has shown significant improvements in patients who undergo DBT, including reduced self-harm behaviors, decreased suicidal ideation and behavior, lower hospitalization rates, and improved social functioning. Emotion regulation lets you navigate powerful feelings in a more effective way. The skills you learn will help you to identify, name, and change your emotions. A DBT therapist

Such e-health tools have been shown to help people overcome alcohol problems. Your health care provider can help you evaluate the pros and cons of each treatment setting. Cognitive–behavioral therapy can take place one-on-one with a therapist or in small groups. This form of therapy is focused on identifying the feelings and situations (called “cues”) that

The temporal cortex houses the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for forming new memories. Reduced activity in the hippocampus might account for why people black out when drinking. Altered cortical dopamine activity has been suggested to contribute to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms that typically constitute delirium tremens (e.g., extreme agitation, hallucinations, psychosis). Antipychotics (both typical

A subsequent group of researchers found that drinking increases levels of norepinephrine, the neurotransmitter responsible for arousal, which would account for heightened excitement when someone begins drinking. Norepinephrine is the chemical target of many stimulants, suggesting that alcohol is more than merely a depressant. Elevated levels of norepinephrine increase impulsivity, which helps explain why we

It slows down brain function and changes the way your nerves send messages back and forth. If you don’t already have a supportive network, you can make new connections by joining social media communities dedicated to alcohol-free living. It can be helpful to write down your reasons for quitting and the difficulty of withdrawal while

Let’s address some of the most frequently asked questions about alcohol withdrawal, providing insight into different aspects such as medication, home remedies, dietary considerations and more. One important thing to do when addressing alcohol withdrawal is to distance yourself from enablers and any drinking advocates that are in your life. They often will minimize your