These groups provide a platform to share experiences, gain insights, and receive unconditional support. Start by identifying friends and family members who understand your journey to sobriety and are willing to help you through it. It’s important to choose people who are nonjudgmental and encouraging, rather than those who might inadvertently lead you back into […]

It’s important to be aware of the signs of addiction and understand when it’s time to consider rehab as a viable option for treatment. If you have a support system at home, determine the rules at your chosen facility regarding contact and visits from friends and family. There might be times when you can’t access […]

With time, alcohol abuse can worsen rosacea and contribute to the development of rhinophyma (alcoholic nose). Treatment options for alcoholic nose generally include medication and surgery. Mild rhinophyma is best suited for medication, which often includes topical anti-inflammatories and antibiotics. Once the condition has progressed, surgery is probably the best option. At most, excessive drinking […]

Therefore, the fact that certain consequences follow a child’s behavior may neither strengthen nor weaken the chances for that behavior to reoccur. Bushell (1973) referred to consequences Sober House that are irrelevant as noise, neutral consequences that have no effect on the behavior. Teachers must evaluate whether chosen consequences are positively reinforcing or simply noise. […]