With CBT, you learn that recovery is based on practicing coping skills, not willpower. You can discuss trigger situations with your therapist and rehearse strategies to deal with them. Rehabilitation programs provide structured environments for recovery, with options ranging from inpatient to outpatient care. In …

If you are trying to maintain a sober lifestyle, those feelings can become toxic and contribute to relapse if you don’t deal with them properly. People in recovery can experience a lot of shame simply for having become addicted in the first place. Consider reaching out to …

For some people, drinking alcohol drinking because of boredom is a big part of many social situations. It can be difficult to meet friends and family without being around alcohol, and that can lead to loneliness after quitting. Most people are drinking in a problematic …

A healthcare professional can evaluate your condition, perform diagnostic tests, and provide appropriate treatment options. Early intervention and management can help prevent complications and improve overall gallbladder health. Alcohol increases the production of bile in the liver, which can lead to overfilling of the gallbladder …

To assess current psychiatric severity we used the Brief Symptom Inventory (Derogatis & Melisaratos, http://www.megadeth.ru/texts/risk.html 1983). This 53-item measure assesses severity of psychiatric symptoms on nine clinical scales as well as three global indices. Items are rated on a 5-point scale and ask about symptoms …