Category: Sober living

If you have ever experienced sneezing after consuming alcohol, you might be wondering why this peculiar phenomenon occurs. While it may seem perplexing, there is a simple explanation for this reaction. In this article, we’ll explore why sneezing and alcohol sometimes go hand-in-hand. “If flushing bothers you, and you know alcohol is a trigger, the…

Some medications (epinephrine) that cause EPT likely lead to tremor by peripheral mechanisms in the muscle (β-adrenergic agonists), but others may influence the central component (amitriptyline). Other drugs can cause tremor, presumably by blockade of dopamine receptors in the basal ganglia (dopamine-blocking agents), by secondary effects such as causing hyperthyroidism (amiodarone), or by other mechanisms.…

You might also want to let those friends who drink, use drugs, or engage in addictive behaviors know that you are planning to change. People continue to engage in harmful behaviors despite negative consequences because addiction changes the brain’s reward system, which increases the desire for the substances or experiences. These changes in the brain…

Each of the sides represent hope, willpower, and strength, while the circle represents a supportive community coming together to help each other in their recovery journey. You can get a minimal symbol, as shown here, or try some variation like using celtic knots or three arms holding the other elbow to form a triangle, etc.…

In the journey of overcoming addiction and or abstaining from an unwanted behavior, individuals often encounter a psychological phenomenon known as the abstinence violation effect (AVE). AVE impacts those who are inspired to become abstinent but experience a setback, such as a lapse or relapse. The lapse can then trigger a surge of negative emotions such…