Category: Sober living

Examining the reasons that people use and misuse alcohol remains a research priority. For more than three-quarters of a century, experimental research has investigated alcohol’s reinforcing properties. Allowing for subtle variation, the basic idea has been that alcohol consumption would prove reinforcing as a consequence of its capacity either to relieve stress or to enhance…

Drinking alcohol can pull more water out of your body and make your chances of dehydration even higher. “Alcohol is actually one of the worst, most aggressive compounds to destroy your skin,” says New York nutritionist Jairo Rodriguez, who counts designers and Vogue editors among his clients. “I always joke with my patients, ‘If you…

Residents may incur a fine or be asked to leave if they violate these rules. Although halfway houses share a lot in common with sober-living homes, there are a few key differences that Sober House set them apart. Living in a sober environment helps you develop new habits and routines, taking what you learned during…