Sober living

Using this experience, Callan decided to organize a more structured living situation for himselfand his newly sober friends. The basic rules of the house would center on accountability,sponsorship, meeting schedules, and house rules. If people wanted to follow these rules theycould be his roommates. Callan also thought it better to include only men, having observed […]

The National Institutes group activities for substance abuse of Health Office of Research on Women’s Health defined sex as biological differences between females and males, and gender is defined as socially determined roles that vary across cultures and overtime 2. The World Health Organization (WHO) definition 3 of gender is the result of socially constructed

Illegal drugs pose special risks of toxic contamination and/or accidental overdose as a result of substitution with underground agents of unknown potency. The recent rise in opioid deaths, for example, is attributable to a shift from prescription painkillers to the cheaper and often more readily available street drug heroin. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

They may appear red in the face or look bloated and generally unwell. The alcoholic probably isn’t sleeping or eating well at this point and may not be keeping up with personal hygiene. Alcoholics in this stage have a hard time controlling their drinking. They may begin drinking early in the day and plan their

Recovery models based on 12 step programs feature extensive peer coaching and emphasize personal growth as a key to sustained sobriety. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and available daily, is expected. We place a strong emphasis on welcoming residents with disabilities, though our residents form a true mosaic of life,