Category: Sober living

It is always recommended to seek medical attention if blood is present in the urine, regardless of alcohol consumption, as it may indicate an underlying health issue. Alcohol-related abnormalities in RBC production manifest themselves not only in the bone marrow but also through the presence of defective RBC’s in the blood. As a result, alcoholics…

But again, what you sip determines how long it’ll take for the alcohol from your booze sesh to clear out of your system. Didn’t have a plan, but you know you’re really feeling it? Get a ride-hailing service, even call a friend before you put yourself and others in danger. These kits are like pregnancy…

Below, we lay out the effects of alcohol on the brain and identify the specific drinking behaviors that research says put individuals at the greatest dementia risk. Although the effects of abstinence on the alcohol-abused brain vary, it appears that we display at least some ability to recover from the effects of excessive drinking. Future…

After more analysis of the research, that doesn’t seem to be the case. In general, a healthy diet and physical activity have much greater health benefits than alcohol and have been more extensively studied. In the United States, moderate drinking for healthy adults is different for men and women. It means on days when a…

Abuse of alcohol may have major consequences for a person’s physical as well as mental health. These consequences can include increased stress, diminished well-being, and a strain on the overall health of all parties engaged in the relationship. If a partner’s alcohol consumption is consistently causing harm or putting your safety at risk, it may…

Brookford House is located in Dorchester and provides a safe supportive recovery environment for parents in early recovery who also need help to secure permanent affordable housing. This brings together all the expertise and services MHSA offers in both our recovery and shelter programs. Serving up to 18 families in two co-located buildings creates a…

However, some celebrities have also been able to successfully overcome their addiction and achieve long-term recovery. Anyone who has ever struggled with addiction knows that it can be a deadly disease. Unfortunately, many celebrities have lost their lives to alcohol and drug abuse. Despite their fame and fortune, they couldn’t escape the addiction that caused…

Alexander Godunov was famous for both his talents as a ballet dancer with the Bolshoi ballet and for defecting from the USSR in 1979 while on tour in the United States. He continued his career in the US, expanding his work from dancing to acting. Probably now known best as Drew Barrymore’s grandfather, John Barrymore…

If you or a loved one is grappling with alcohol dependence and facing challenges in quitting drinking, reaching out for support is essential. At Ria Health, we offer an online treatment program designed to assist individuals in reducing their alcohol consumption or achieving complete abstinence. Our program is accessible nationwide, allowing you to receive assistance…

Although hypophosphatemia-induced hemolysis is rare, its most common cause is alcoholism, especially during the withdrawal phase. Phosphate is an essential component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a compound that provides energy for many cellular processes. Profound hypophosphatemia may cause the phosphate and ATP levels in the RBC’s to decline substantially. This depletion of the alcohol and…