“And when I say we had the motherlode. Our pants were frickin’ stuffed with pills. I don’t know how many we had.” And now, Eminem admitted that almost dying from the methadone overdose ‘kind of sucked’ and insisted that music ‘saved … Continued
They found that moderate drinkers tended to live longer across a 20-year follow-up compared to heavy drinkers and teetotalers. Mortality risk was 42% higher for heavy drinkers and 49% higher for abstainers than moderate drinkers. The part of the letter … Continued
Sober living guests take their recovery very seriously and support and encourage their peers. The home functions as a family to serve the needs of guests, led by an experienced House Mentor and supported by Vanderburgh House staff. New Life … Continued
This relapse prevention (RP) model, which was developed by Marlatt and Gordon (1985) and which has been widely used in recent years, has been the focus of considerable research. This article reviews various immediate and covert triggers of relapse proposed … Continued
Their passion for supporting individuals on their recovery journey is reflected in their ability to convey the mission of New Life through effective marketing campaigns. We take pride in providing a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment to heal and transform. … Continued
If you lie about the amount of alcohol you consume on a regular basis, your doctor can’t accurately judge the risks and benefits of prescribing a particular medication. If you take any medication—even over-the-counter (OTC) products—drinking alcohol might affect how … Continued
Creating a tapering schedule you can stick with is a crucial part of weaning yourself off alcohol. The best schedule varies based on how much you drink each day and your overall health. As mentioned above, we strongly recommend speaking … Continued
AUD is a chronic (long-term) but treatable condition with available treatment options. Regardless of where the person with AUD is in their recovery or addiction, it’s important for loved ones to consider getting support for themselves. Alcohol use disorders are … Continued
The journey to recovery doesn’t end after you leave the treatment facility. It’s a lifetime of commitment with many people around to help you succeed. Whether it’s a personal tragedy or work, life can get in the way from time … Continued
The facilities are geared to help individuals learn how to function again in society by doing things like house hold chores, paying bills, and participating in drug free activities and events. Several factors determine length of stay, such as the … Continued