Category: Sober living

Only 1.0 percent of people receive substance abuse treatment as an inpatient or outpatient at a specialty facility. The single most popular path is the use of peer support groups in the community. The numbers vary when it comes to what percentage of addicts recover, with studies usually reporting anywhere from 30 to 50 percent.…

Repeated bouts of heavy drinking interspersed with attempts at abstinence (i.e., withdrawal) may result in sensitization of withdrawal symptoms, especially symptoms that contribute to a negative emotional state. This, in turn, can lead to enhanced vulnerability to relapse as well as favor perpetuation of excessive drinking. Alcohol dependence is thought to represent a persistent dysfunctional…