Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that can affect your lymphatic system. Many people with Hodgkin’s lymphoma develop enlarged lymph nodes. But in rare cases, they become painful after alcohol consumption. If you have a true alcohol allergy, even small amounts of alcohol can cause symptoms. This is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms…
Hopefully, this will provide a fresh source of support and connection for your local recovery community. In 2020, of Americans aged 12 and up, roughly 14.2 million people (5.1%) had a cannabis use disorder. When you call our weed addiction hotline, a trained helpline representative will listen to your story, assess your situation, and guide…
The disparity in their emotional ages, social skills, and life experiences was significant enough to require different approaches for each group of men for sobriety. Allowing you the perfect environment to build life and coping skills in a new and supportive sober living home surrounded by the recovery community of our Alumni. This way, they…
Our support program will afford you support while you mend relationships with family and friends. We know that you can have more fun and a much better life in sobriety; we also know that you’re having a hard time believing that statement right now. Some treatment facilities provide care for 30, 60 or 90+ days….
Werner and colleagues (2016) report on the increased rates of trauma exposure and PTSD among African American (AA) women as compared to European American (EA) women, and examine differences in the relationship between PTSD and AUD among AA and EA women. The Emerson et al. (2017) study is the first to examine the association between…
Recovering from alcohol addiction or abuse is much easier when you have people you can lean on for encouragement, comfort, and guidance. Let friends, family members, and co-workers know that you’re trying to stop or cut back on drinking. If they drink, ask them to support your recovery by not doing so in front of…
Some created the work that made them first or best known before they were sober; some have done so since. Some see significant correlations here; some don’t. Every individual can find something that works for them and their needs. “I’m coming up on five years sober so this is all extremely personal to me,” says…
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word ‘drug.’ Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Differences in efficacy determine whether a drug that binds to a receptor is classified as an agonist or as an antagonist. A drug…
This stigma also feeds into the myths that we will discuss below. Scientists and addiction professionals agree that alcoholism needs to be treated just like other health conditions such as asthma or high blood pressure. Sometimes there is a misconception that someone who can “hold their liquor” and doesn’t show signs of being intoxicated after…
Our treatment centers, located in Quincy, Sharon, and Braintree, are equipped with a variety of programs tailored to support your journey to recovery. With a focus on personalized and evidence-based care, we’re here to help you find the path to a healthier, substance-free life. At our addiction treatment center in Massachusetts, we offer personalized treatment…