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12 Feb Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Roofied 7+ Signs of Drink Spiking and How to Recover

Roofied 7+ Signs of Drink Spiking and How to Recover

It’s typical (and frightening) to have partial or total memory loss after a roofie attack. If somebody sexually assaulted you or you sustained an injury while sedated, you may have other medical issues, too. Rohypnol became known as “roofies” or “the date rape drug” because sexual predators used it to spike people’s drinks, incapacitating them […]

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10 Feb Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Why is Alcoholism Considered a Chronic Disease?

Why is Alcoholism Considered a Chronic Disease?

By Buddy TBuddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Because he is a member of a support group that stresses the importance of anonymity at the public level, he does not use his photograph or his real name on this website. Take […]

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06 May Posted by in Sober living | Comments

183 Maverick St #1, Boston, MA 02128 MLS 73352046

183 Maverick St #1, Boston, MA 02128 MLS 73352046

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Coldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC share common ownership and because of this relationship the brokerage may receive a financial or other benefit. You are not required to use Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC as a condition of purchase or sale of any […]

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06 Dec Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Alcohol & Pregnancy: Stars & FASD

Alcohol & Pregnancy: Stars & FASD

Famous American singer, record producer, bassist, entrepreneur and TV personality, Randy Jackson was born on June 23, 1956. There is speculation that Jackson might be among the fetal alcohol syndrome celebrities. The speculation follows a report of the American Idol judge’s serious illness as a toddler. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASDs) Symptoms Those with FAS […]

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06 Nov Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Alcohol’s Impact on Gallbladder Health

Alcohol’s Impact on Gallbladder Health

These three steps can also help lower one’s chances of developing gallstones, hypertension, and even diabetes, she added. Studies suggest that people with gallstones may also be more likely to have an underlying problem with their liver. When it comes to alcohol and its impact on the gallbladder, there are several common myths that need […]

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17 Aug Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Sober Living Homes: A Comprehensive Guide

Sober Living Homes: A Comprehensive Guide

The clinics would then pay the homes for supplying patients, using a cut of the outsize profits they made billing the American Indian Health Program. That same year, Ducey appointed Substance abuse Jami Snyder, a deputy director at AHCCCS and former head of Texas’ Medicaid agency, to serve as director of AHCCCS. She pursued new […]

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07 Jul Posted by in Sober living | Comments

What Is DMT? DMT Effects, Dangers, and Addiction

What Is DMT? DMT Effects, Dangers, and Addiction

You will not get in trouble with police if you call for emergency medical care. DMT hasn’t been widely studied, so the long-term effects aren’t well understood. Various cultures have used it for hundreds of years for rituals and religious practices. DMT is one of the active ingredients in ayahuasca, a psychedelic tea native to […]

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16 May Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Is it normal to have blurry vision after a night of drinking?

Is it normal to have blurry vision after a night of drinking?

This deficiency may contribute to night blindness and other visual impairments over time. As you reflect on your drinking habits, consider how they may be affecting not only your vision but also the overall health of your eyes. You may find that objects appear hazy or that your depth perception is compromised, making it difficult […]

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03 May Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Baclofen’s Role & Success Rate In Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Baclofen’s Role & Success Rate In Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Most notably, the injectable form comes with a boxed warning on the label. Boxed warnings (or black box warnings) inform prescribers about the potentially fatal risks of a prescription drug. Drugs with the highest abuse potential are included in Schedule I. Examples of Schedule I controlled substances include heroin, LSD, and ecstasy. While bacolofen has […]

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14 Sep Posted by in Sober living | Comments

Is Drug Addiction A Disease? Understanding The Science Behind Addiction

Is Drug Addiction A Disease? Understanding The Science Behind Addiction

Content How to Handle Conflict in Recovery Environments Find out how important your biological makeup is to your addictive behaviors. Outpatient addiction treatment from the comfort of home How to Address Co-Dependency in Relationships Post-Recovery Both addictions can change the brain’s chemistry and cause severe withdrawal symptoms. These changes impact the prefrontal cortex—the part of […]

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