Coming down off a coke high (“crashing”) can be devastating physically and mentally. Extreme depression, fatigue, and anxiety force people to binge on cocaine to maintain the original “rush” they…
This realization is just the beginning of my questioning other beliefs I held about alcohol and the benefits I perceived it offers. People who are fatigued or highly stressed often…
Research shows that justifications give people the impression that they made a careful decision. In the face of temptation (problematic desires), we need to dispute rationally our distorted reasoning and…
Unfortunately, we still don’t know exactly what it is about alcoholic drinks that triggers migraine, and the root cause might be different for different people. https://ecosoberhouse.com/article/what-is-alcoholics-anonymous/ Vasodilation may trigger migraine…
The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting, because we can only keep what we have by giving it away. We have learned from our group experience that…
When someone has too much to drink, they may start slurring their words or vomiting. If you see someone develop these symptoms while drinking, they may need medical attention. Too…
Having a high body mass index (BMI, a calculation based on height and weight but not taking into account other variables affecting weight) has been shown to increase mortality rates…
Instead, these secondary effects happen as a result of having FAS. Children born with this syndrome experience the symptoms throughout their entire lives. Some symptoms can be managed with treatment…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health concern that can occur after a traumatic event like war, physical or sexual assaults, natural disasters, or accidents. If the reactions disrupt…