Categoria: Sober living

Drug abuse and misuse of prescription drugs is generally more prevalent in males than in females. For more information about opioids and overdose deaths, see our reports on Fentanyl Abuse and Drug Overdose Death Rates. Youth drug abuse trends may provide clues about the future public health as well as the efficacy of educational initiatives. […]

Swigging cognac on the red carpet of the 2009 VMAs seemingly led to another controversial moment — his infamous interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Video by a Female Artist. The money goes to schools and supports communities like in Colorado,” Cal, a 52-year-old sales manager, who lined up to buy legal pot, told […]

Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) serves as the primary agency for accountability of all certified homes in Massachusetts. Our organization also provides supervision and training for sober homes, and maintains a database of more than 180 MASH-certified sober homes.MASH’s recovery values emphasize health, home, purpose, and community. Successful sober homes establish and reinforce healthy […]

“If you look at the weakest studies, that’s where you see health benefits.” lead researcher Tim Stockwell, a scientist with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria, said in a statement. Disadvantaged and vulnerable populations have higher rates of alcohol-related death and hospitalization, as harms from a given amount and […]

Content How do you know if you have AUD? Protracted withdrawal Causes, Symptoms & Effects of Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Abuse Information Symptoms of alcohol abuse Many types of treatment exist for alcoholism, and the co-occurring conditions frequently experienced alongside it, like depression and anxiety. Depending on the severity level and the current amount of alcohol […]

Content The Effects of Moderate Drinking on Life Expectancy Alcohol expenditure Change in disability-free life expectancy for Americans 70 years old and older How Alcohol Consumption Impacts Lifespan Drug and Alcohol Treatment High blood alcohol levels in women: The role of decreased gastric alcohol dehydrogenase activity and first-pass metabolism Globally the rate has declined from […]

If you suspect someone is overdosing on fentanyl, call 911 immediately. Many people worry that calling emergency services for someone taking an illegal drug will get them in trouble, but this is not true. Many states have laws that protect not only the person who calls for help, but also the person overdosing from legal […]