Category: Sober living

Anxiety and depression are much more common with covert narcissism than overt narcissism, but it might also be much more obvious. A 2019 study found a link between vulnerable narcissism, shame, and an increased likelihood of problem drinking and gambling. Vulnerable narcissism features traits like low self-esteem, helplessness, and rejection sensitivity. Narcissism and alcoholism are…

I’ve heard stories that make my life sound like Disneyland. I can’t tell you how many messages I got in the beginning from people who told me how I’ve inspired them to maybe not get sober but to live their best life. Many times when we see posts about sobriety, it’s always famous people or…

Alcohol intolerance refers to the body’s inability to effectively metabolize alcohol and is a condition that affects a significant portion of the population. According to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, approximately 7-10% of the global population experience some form of alcohol intolerance. This condition is characterized by an immediate, uncomfortable reaction…

A recent study scanned participants’ brains with a phone addiction and discovered a change in their brain’s grey matter. According to the researchers, the physical shape and size of their brains resembled that of drug users. Grey matter volume among people addicted to their phones diminished in critical areas, a condition similarly observed in people…

Alternatively, researchers who conduct trials in community-based treatment centers will need to obtain buy-in to test nonabstinence approaches, which may necessitate waiving facility policies regarding drug use during treatment – a significant hurdle. Relapse Prevention (RP) is another well-studied model used in both AUD and DUD treatment (Marlatt & Gordon, 1985). In its original form,…