Could ketamine be the key to treating severe alcoholism? Doctors have used ketamine as a general anesthetic since the 1970s. In 2019, the FDA approved a nasal-spray version of ketamine for the treatment of certain cases of depression. So far, these are the only FDA-approved uses for ketamine. Some research has suggested there may be…
Alcoholic monkeys? It’s true. But this troop of green vervet monkeys doesn’t choose the traditional banana for their afternoon snack. They’d rather have a cocktail, since they’re predisposed to finding and consuming alcohol. And they may be the key to finding a new treatment for alcoholism in humans. The Alcohol-Seeking Monkeys of St. Kitts Are…
Leah had her first beer on her 21st birthday. She tasted other alcoholic drinks to see what they were like. She started to have multiple drinks every day. Sometimes she lost count. Leah started to drink at home. She started to need it to start the morning, to feel relaxed, and to sleep at night….
The first month of sobriety is usually the most challenging. You’ve made a huge change. Your body and mind need time to adjust to that change. This change comes with both physical and emotional struggles…but they are struggles you can overcome. Knowing what to expect can empower you in your first 30 days of sobriety…
Early recovery is tough. Know what can make it easier? A daily routine. By simply creating a daily routine in recovery, you can decrease your risk of relapse and increase your ability to find sustainable sobriety. Why is Creating a Daily Routine in Recovery Important? Relapse is a gradual process that starts with emotions and…
Addiction is a cunning, ruthless disease. It’s one of the few illnesses that convinces you nothing is wrong. Being in denial about addiction doesn’t stop at the individual level either. Many parents, partners, and families never imagine their loved ones struggling with addiction, especially not at the rock bottom level. There are countless stories of family…
While entering addiction treatment with your partner may seem like a good idea, it has unique challenges. Partners who use substances together may also be deeply entwined in each other’s day-to-day lives. This can be helpful while you both navigate recovery. However, you must both learn to honor that your goals might differ, you may…
Jeremy’s Story I took my first drink when I was 19. I could have said ‘no thanks’ when my roommate offered it to me. But I didn’t. I chose to put that liquor in my body. And I chose it again the next weekend, and the next. Before I knew it, I was 26, and…
David noted how his drinking during the pandemic increased quickly. “I recall just having a few beers after work on a Friday night, but that quickly became four or five beers, and then always picking up beers on the way home. Before long, I was drinking all weekend,” he explained. The drinking also affected his…
If you’ve ever been pregnant, chances are you’ve been told by someone at some point that drinking alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous. But why is this? According to numerous health organizations, alcohol can cause serious health problems to a child in the womb. This is because when a pregnant woman consumes an alcoholic beverage, the…
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