Sober living

Parents may contribute to adolescent drinking even before the child is born by selecting a problem-drinking partner (McKenna and Pickens 1983). Assortative mating may increase the likelihood of adverse outcomes among offspring by increasing both genetic and environmental risk. Genetic risk is increased because the offspring may inherit a genetic predisposition toward alcoholism through the […]

Instead of giving up my love of food to lose weight, semaglutide changed my mindset. I’m learning that it’s okay (and healthy!) to eat my favorite meals and weight loss should not be a punishment. By prioritizing whole foods, staying mindful of portion size, scaling back on alcohol, and learning to embrace fitness, my weight […]

Distrust of the person with SUD develops based upon behavioral history. This unhealthy pattern will breed isolation because as family and friends begin to recognize patterns, they will distance themselves to avoid being hurt. The person with addiction becomes alienated as a result and their behavior continues to push friends and family away. This increases […]