The Difference between Halfway Houses and Sober Living SAL
Other on-site services include meetings, support groups, and life skill training. At this level, a house manager may reside in the house and will typically be a peer in long-term recovery. The manager orients new residents and explains the rules and expectations. When mental health challenges and addiction intersect, it can feel isolating. At Arista, […]
How to Get Weed Out of System If You’re a Heavy Smoker
Group meetings are available in most communities at low or no cost, and at convenient times and locations—including an increasing presence online. This means they can be especially helpful to individuals at risk for return to drinking. Combined with medications and behavioral treatment provided by health care professionals, mutual-support groups can offer a valuable added […]
Does Wine Dehydrate Me? Uncovering the Truth Behind the Risks and Myths
If you don’t feel better from drinking plain water, try adding an electrolyte mix to water or drinking a low-sugar sports drink that contains electrolytes. One glass of liquor drunk slowly over the course of an evening will be less dehydrating than having several beers or glasses of wine during the same time frame. That […]
Tipsy vs Drunk: What is the Difference?
This can result in risky behavior, poor decision-making, and a higher likelihood of engaging in accidents or dangerous situations. It can range from a step up from the effects you feel while tipsy to having your thoughts, reactions, and coordination heavily affected. It’s unsafe to drive, operate heavy machinery, or make important decisions when you’re […]