AUD is the most common substance use disorder in the U.S., affecting 28.8 million adults. However, a pint of beer at a brewery is generally 15 ounces, which is larger than the standard serving size. And if you’re consuming a craft beer such as an IPA with a higher ABV, your alcohol per serving can…

A sober living home is a temporary transitional living space for people recovering from substance abuse. It’s a safe haven that keeps you away from triggers and minimizes the risk of relapse. As a halfway house resident, you can expect to follow a number of halfway house rules — a primary one being that of…

It may feel like self-limiting, but if you share the same goals, this will be easier to follow. Sobriety means you’re as equipped as you can be to manage any outcome that comes your way. I don’t know of a single relationship problem that was solved by drinking. Even though he drank with me, my…

A variety of other studies have also found that sober living homes appear to be an effective component of the recovery process. Oxford House offers a supportive way of living and opportunities to learn life skills in a clean and sober environment. Therefore, the landlord and the founding members give form to substance by structuring the…

Step 7 in Breaking Addiction describes long-term strategies. When you have reached that point, the addiction is broken. Another woman (whom I have described previously) felt she had to comply with her husband’s demands to create a dinner for many guests on short notice. Usually, she meekly accepted these demands, and then took her Percodans.…