Sober living

One Year of Sobriety: What to Expect When You Stop Drinking

You can celebrate your one-year sobriety milestone in several meaningful ways. Reflect on your journey, set new goals, or spend time with loved ones who supported you. Many people mark this achievement by volunteering, journaling, or organizing sober social gatherings to commemorate the occasion. What are the physical benefits of one year sober? What Is […]

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Alcohol-Related Neurologic Disorders and Diseases

Painful sensations with or without burning quality represent the initial and major symptom of alcoholic neuropathy [2, 4]. Later on, weakness appears in the extremities, involving mainly the distal parts. Progressively, the sensory and motor symptoms and signs extend proximally into the arms and legs and finally the gait may become impaired [11]. Progression of

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How to Wean Yourself Off Alcohol Safely: Saying Goodbye to Alcohol

Gradually reducing alcohol consumption is a common approach for individuals looking to wean themselves off alcohol safely. This method involves gradually decreasing the amount and frequency of alcohol consumption over a set period of time. The gradual reduction approach allows the body to adjust to lower alcohol levels, minimizing the risk of severe withdrawal symptoms.

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Alcohol Withdrawal: Managing Symptoms and Cravings to Stay Sober

In the early days, focusing on social activities that don’t center around alcohol is important. Even if your friends are not outwardly pressuring you to drink, being around everyone as they’re drinking can spark internal pressure to cave. For a recovering alcoholic, having just one drink can be the catalyst for a full-blown relapse. Alcohol

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