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Health Topics: Women and Alcohol National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

by Dr. Ashley Nelson | Jun 27, 2024 | Sober living

Harms related to alcohol are also decreasing among adolescents, withdifferential patterns by gender. Although alcohol-related ED visits declined overallthrough 2014 (Naeger, 2017; White et al., 2018), girls aged 12 to 14 visited the ERfor alcohol-related incidents...

Treatment and Recovery National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA

by Dr. Ashley Nelson | May 13, 2024 | Sober living

If a person uses as much of the drug as they did before quitting, they can easily overdose because their bodies are no longer adapted to their previous level of drug exposure. An overdose happens when the person uses enough of a drug to produce uncomfortable feelings,...

Mastering Sobriety: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Live a Sober Life

by Dr. Ashley Nelson | Feb 15, 2024 | Sober living

Some ways to do this include setting goals, finding a passion or hobby, volunteering, and building meaningful relationships with others. Common challenges people face when trying to live sober include social pressure to drink or use drugs, boredom, loneliness, and...

The Cycle of Alcohol Addiction National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

by Dr. Ashley Nelson | Jul 5, 2023 | Sober living

At higher doses, 1,500–1,800 mg daily, oxcarbazepine was superior to naltrexone in a number of patients who remained alcohol-free.102 There are currently no Motives and Side-Effects of Microdosing With Psychedelics Among Users PMC placebo-controlled blinded studies...

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by Dr. Ashley Nelson | Jun 29, 2023 | Sober living

People experiencing SUDs have trouble controlling their drug use even though they know drugs are harmful. For certain drug types, some symptoms are less prominent, and in some cases, not all symptoms apply. For example, withdrawal symptoms are not specified for...

The Addiction Cycle What Are The Stages of Addiction?

by Dr. Ashley Nelson | Mar 10, 2023 | Sober living

Recognizing that there’s a problem and accepting help can be difficult for those struggling with addiction. Denial often creates a barrier to progress, making it challenging to take the first step toward recovery. When someone struggles with addiction, it can feel...

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