Category: Sober living

Plan for triggers and setbacks with an action plan to avoid old behaviours. Relapse prevention therapy (RPT) was developed over 40 years ago by G. This approach helps people in recovery anticipate the factors that might cause them to engage in their addictive behavior again—and to plan ahead for these situations. If they had just…

Thoughts like, “It’s not that bad,” or “I can stop anytime,” can delay the decision to seek help. Similarly, the fear of stigma can deepen feelings of isolation and shame. Many worry about judgment from family, friends, or society. This stigma can make addiction seem like apersonal failing, not a disease. Want to learn more?…

What publicly available data there is on the subject suggests that those perceptions may be right, at least in part. Try having some sober nights out or practice moderation by occasionally volunteering to be the designated driver for your friend group. If you’re in a situation where you know you have to drive home, it’s…

Because of this, you can also feel sluggish, drained, or tired even though the alcohol technically has some carbohydrates in each glass your body should be able to use for quick energy. Acetate and other waste products are then removed from the body as carbon dioxide and water, primarily through lungs. Although the kidneys remove…