by admin | Sep 21, 2023 | Sober Living
Balance honesty and inspiration for an effective narrative that shows challenges and successes in recovery. It inspires change, promotes healing, and cultivates community in addiction recovery settings. Group therapy is a powerful tool that many people turn to for...
by admin | Dec 30, 2022 | Sober Living
In upscale areas, such as West Los Angeles, prices can soar, reaching up to $10,000 monthly. Residents also participate in household chores, which are assigned to instill a sense of community and shared responsibility. Regular attendance at meetings, such as 12-step...
by admin | Apr 6, 2022 | Sober Living
Increased heart rate and blood pressure can be particularly dangerous if you already have high blood pressure or any kind of heart condition. The psychoactive effects may be what people are after when they use DMT, but the drug can cause a number of physical effects,...
by admin | Mar 28, 2022 | Sober Living
The basal ganglia plays a pivotal role in the brain’s reward circuit, which is responsible for feelings of pleasure and motivation. When drugs are used, the basal ganglia is overactivated, resulting in the euphoria commonly experienced during drug use. This heightened...
by admin | Jul 30, 2021 | Sober Living
Better understanding these factors is critical to developing prevention strategies that lessen the impact of risk factors and bolster or introduce new protective factors. NIDA funds research to identify risk and protective factors and seek ways to prevent substance...
by admin | Nov 3, 2020 | Sober Living
Triggers for using drugs and alcohol typically are people, places, and things that remind you of your addictive behavior or encourage the use of substances you’re avoiding. If these emotions become excessive, they can hold you back from recovery. If you are trying to...
