Depending on your symptoms, they might refer you to an allergist for testing and treatment. An allergist is a special type of doctor that focuses on allergic conditions. It’s normal to get sick or experience unpleasant symptoms after drinking too much alcohol. But if you experience odd reactions to alcohol...

“If there’s not a ‘perfect’ fit, you may still benefit from the structure, support and monitoring that a sober living house provides until you feel more confident in your sobriety,” says Dr. Kennedy. Level IV employs an organizational hierarchy of credentialed staff and adds on clinical and administrative supervision. Level...

People with alcohol-related cirrhosis tend to have a less favorable prognosis, in part because the liver scarring cannot be reversed and additional complications may develop. For these patients, a liver transplant is often the best option. Continued liver damage due to alcohol consumption can lead to the formation of scar...

If your child is diagnosed with an FASD, the diagnosis will be for a specific condition under the umbrella of FASDs, as listed above. Lifelong treatment is required and is more effective if collaborative care coordination occurs between all professional agencies. The families of people with FAS should also be...

The worksheets are easy to administer and appropriate for clients experiencing stress in different domains of their lives. Two of these tools are designed for assessment and can help identify energy levels, the most effective ways to recharge, and how clients approach and reframe life events. The third tool is...

So please, don’t make this so damn hard. One of the last things my How I Quit Alcohol group did before we graduated was to write a letter to alcohol. And the obsession is gone; I don’t miss you. I’m responsible for my own behavior now. I know I’ll never...

Broadway offers all the comforts of home with the tools and techniques necessary for achieving long-term sobriety. This facility takes pride in the intimate atmosphere, with no more than 30 residents staying in treatment at a time, ideal for guests who require privacy and exclusivity. Anyone who seeks services at...

Many people don’t realize that alcohol can alter your sleep patterns. Although drinking too much can make you fall asleep more easily, it also reduces the amount of time that you spend in the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage. If you’re missing out on it, you could exacerbate health...

One 2020 review looked at the results from 20 studies of visual art therapy in people with PTSD who had undergone one or more traumatic events that caused extreme stress. Experts say that art therapy can allow people to express their thoughts and feelings in ways they may not be...

Alcohol’s half-life is around four to five hours, which means your body will process the chemical out of your bloodstream within that time frame. After that, many of alcohol’s effects will have faded or will begin to fade. It won’t be long after alcohol reaches its half-life that you start...