Category: Sober living

Overall, people with a previous diagnosis of a substance use disorder were 1.5 times more likely to have COVID-19 than those without a diagnosis. The study also found people with such a diagnosis were more likely to experience severe outcomes of COVID-19 than those without, including hospitalization (41% versus 30%) and death (9.6% versus 6.6%).…

Alcohol withdrawal, in combination with nausea and vomiting, makes most patients agitated. However, if an AKA patient is lethargic or comatose, an alternative cause should be sought. Your prognosis will be impacted by the severity of your alcohol use and whether or not you have liver disease. Prolonged used of alcohol can result in cirrhosis,…

A typical participant will live at a halfway house for 3-12 months, with a maximum time limit of 12 months allowed for average residents. Federal prisoners are usually only approved for 12 months, but there is no limit to how long a federal prisoner may be placed in a halfway home. Finally, rehab is not…

When it comes to anger specifically, people may experience a phenomenon called “alcohol myopia” in addition to their already heightened emotions. This scenario involves losing your sense of perception under the influence. As a result, you may be overly aggressive during a situation where you’d otherwise notice the cues that tell you to think more…