When things started happening for me, I was getting a lot of heat, being a White rapper, and XXL wrote something about that. I remember going to one of those newsstands in New York when the magazine had just started out, and I bought that and a couple of other rap magazines. I flipped to …

The most noticeable symptoms of this condition is feeling hot and flushed when you drink alcohol. Because we feel a warm sensation from alcohol, many people assume that alcohol warms the body and increases our body temperature. However, studies show that alcohol can actually lower our core body temperature and increase our risk of hypothermia. …

Sober living homes are realistic, cost-effective living environmentsr for people in recovery. While at an SLH, residents may be able to resume other aspects of their lives before recovery, such as work or family obligations. Private owners usually own these homes, but charities and businesses may also own sober living houses. If you live in …

If you’ve completed a program like this, you’re probably feeling very good about your recovery, as you should. At New Beginning Recovery, we want to help you achieve your life goals and long­-term sobriety with the tools and foundation you’ve already acquired. Leaving a residential, inpatient, or outpatient treatment environment is often more challenging than …

It’s possible that the fast-acting enzyme breaks down alcohol before it can have a beneficial effect on HDL and clotting factors. Interestingly, these differences in the ADH1C gene do not influence the risk of heart disease among people who don’t drink alcohol. This adds strong indirect evidence that alcohol itself reduces heart disease risk. Download …

If the group is too big, you can split members into small circles or have them pair up and reflect on a list of questions together. Initially, he felt uncomfortable about opening up to strangers, but he quickly realized the value of sharing his experiences. Hearing from others who had faced similar challenges helped Jack …

Some found sober rappers themselves at the edge of the precipice, or worse; others simply re-routed from a path or trajectory that they came to see as unwise. Some were clean before the end of their teenage years; some only surfaced into sobriety much later in their lives. Some created the work that made them …

Its prevalence is notable, with some individuals spending significant time and money on these activities, as evidenced by reports indicating American workers may spend upwards of $3,000 a year on after-work drinks. The social aspect of this practice is underscored by its role in team bonding, with one in three workers believing it beneficial for …

Substance use disorder (SUD) is defined as a problematic pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Education and awareness around the harm of using substances, along with the support of friends, parents, and caregivers, can help prevent SUDs. The brain adapts to continued drug use by developing a tolerance, which means …