The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines low-risk drinking for women as no more than seven drinks a week and no more than three on any given day. However, there are also individual differences that affect the amount a woman can safely drink, including weight and health, genetics and family history, and age. These […]

There are substance use disorder treatment programs for teens, but they are less commonly available than adult treatment programs. Your teen may benefit from residential substance use treatment if their use significantly impacts their safety and well-being, if they have a serious co-occurring mental health condition, or if they engage in behaviors that make it […]

Alcohol treatment is an “off-label” use of topiramate, which means the FDA has not formally approved it for this use. Also not approved by the FDA, there is limited evidence that baclofen, a drug used to treat muscle spasticity, could help people quit alcohol use. Once an individual commits to stop drinking, the physician will […]

When you stop drinking, your skin hydration improves, especially after 7+ days. The peak of withdrawal often occurs after about 48–72 hours after your last drink. At this point, all symptoms that are going to happen will be present and will be at their worst. The most dangerous symptoms that can develop will do so […]

Lewy body dementia is another progressive type of dementia that causes an accumulation of proteins called Lewy bodies in various brain areas. These areas are responsible for movement, emotions, behavior, memory, and cognition. Other factors that have links to the development of dementia may include infections, such as HIV or neurosyphilis, or thyroid disorders. The […]

I have a much easier time shifting gears when I’m able to shut myself off from the world for a bit. But when you’re chronically stressed, it’s hard to see the good days because the bad just seem so big and scary. It was so great to see that,” or ask, “What was so different […]

In 1908, The Oysters sold the house and 99 adjoining acres to Charles and Hattie Corby. The Corby family enjoyed the house as a summer retreat until 1912, when they contracted Charles Barton Keen to make extensive modifications. Known to locals as the “Corby Farm,” the grounds had a fully operational dairy farm, greenhouse complex, […]

Unlike traditional housing or apartments, sober living houses have rules and routines designed to help residents maintain structure in their daily lives. There are often designated times for curfews, chores, and sometimes group meetings, which fosters responsibility and accountability among residents. Embarking on the journey to sobriety is a significant step in anyone’s life, especially […]

Additionally, we offer Specialized Women’s Services (SWS), a day program for expecting mothers and mothers of small children. This modality involves all the elements of the traditional residential program, but with a greater emphasis on parenting skills, connecting with community resources, and household management. Its sweet citrusy taste makes for a pleasant and satisfying smoke. […]

The only group who might see some benefit overall in the UK is women over the age of 55, but and even then only at low levels of drinking – around 5 units a week or less. Drinking alcohol to excess can cause other serious health conditions, such as cardiomyopathy (where the heart muscle is […]