Sober living

The nurse may also perform tasks as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (interdependent intervention). Both direct and indirect nursing care needs to be adapted according to the age of the patient to ensure it is appropriate and effective. Understanding these variations is crucial for nursing students as they prepare to cater to a diverse […]

Additionally, they serve as a reminder to be grateful for each day that you have been gifted with living a substance-free life. Celebrating your sober birthday is as important as celebrating the day you were born. Your sobriety gave you another chance to live the life that you desire. Your sober birthday can be a

I knew that if I did, that would mean I had a problem. I can’t tell you how many messages I got in the beginning from people who told me how I’ve inspired them to maybe not get sober but to live their best life. Being sober doesn’t mean your life is over. Many times

These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety. Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals

Alcohol-related deaths in Kansas are slightly more likely to involve males and underage drinkers. Statistics indicate Iowa is one of the nation’s leaders in chronic abuse among its alcohol-related deaths. Alcohol-related deaths in Idaho are more likely to be older, chronic alcohol users. These CDC figures include data from 40 states and New York City,

These drugs are usually what they call “harder” drugs like heroin, crystal meth, or cocaine. But police dogs can sometimes go through 2-3 years of training to sharpen their sophisticated sense of smell. For example, the drug dogs sit down if they catch a scent of crystal meth or other hard drugs. Possible legal ramifications

A licensed clinician uses this criteria—and more—to determine the likelihood and severity of a substance use disorder and formulate a treatment plan. If you make the decision to drink less or take a break from alcohol, how do you get started? Knowing how much you drink, in what environments you drink, and who you usually

A recent research survey reported that the average tipping point – the point at which people go on to make poor choices with food and alcohol – is 9.3 units of alcohol. This is equivalent to only 3.7 pints of beer or 3.1 large glasses of wine. When people discuss alcohol’s effect on weight, they