Category: Sober living

With a focus on promoting accountability and personal growth, Maverick House aims to assist residents in transitioning to independent living while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among its occupants. When the opportunity came to work for The Megan House Foundation, Tanya knew immediately that this was the job for her. Her background in…

Residents participate in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan, setting goals to achieve prior to transitioning to independent living. Tanya’s passion for recovery largely came from her support of The Herren Project. After hearing former NBA player, Chris Herren speak about his recovery at her local high school in 2013, she decided…

Our homes in Lowell are comfortable and convenient, and provide a supportive, sober-focused family community. Lowell hosts numerous Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences and find encouragement. Meetings are available throughout the city, offering flexibility for those in recovery. Lowell has a well-established recovery community…

Toad toxins have shown potential for use in medicine, particularly in the treatment of pain and inflammation. However, further research is needed to determine the safety and efficacy of these treatments. European green toads (Bufotes Viridis) are found in mountainous areas, deserts, urban areas, and other habitats in Europe, from France to Western Russia. Their…

Try to write in your journal on a regular basis, whether that’s daily or weekly. Cravings for alcohol are not merely caused by a weak will or lack of self-control. Rather, they are a result of complex biological processes within the brain. Alcohol misuse can alter the balance of certain chemicals in the brain, such…

It’s important to stay hydrated while consuming alcohol and to drink water before, during, and after drinking alcohol to prevent dehydration. These mechanisms highlight why drinking alcohol, especially in large quantities or without adequate water intake, can significantly disrupt your body’s hydration status. Alcohol’s impact on the body’s hydration levels is primarily due to its…

This can be done in a supervised medical setting to manage withdrawal symptoms and ensure safety. Usually, those battling drug addiction become both physically and mentally dependent on a specific drug or combination of drugs. Withdrawal symptoms arise when they attempt to quit, often leading them to continue drug use instead of seeking help and…

A person who is clean by this definition may exhibit signs of depression or anxiety. They might be quick to anger or act in hostile or even violent ways. Additionally, someone who may be clean from drugs but might substitute alcohol instead. “Clients really did reach out to us,” Ms. White said. “If you did…