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Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Anger is a normal human emotion. It can signal that something feels unfair, threatening or hurtful, and it can even motivate positive change. But when anger becomes frequent, intense or explosive, and when it mixes with alcohol or drugs, it can
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Lying awake at night is one of the most common and frustrating parts of early recovery. You may finally be free of alcohol or drugs, yet your body seems to have forgotten how to rest. Some nights you cannot fall asleep.
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor One of the most common questions in early recovery is, “What do I do for fun now?” If your social life once revolved around happy hours, game-day parties or nights out, sobriety can leave a gap. Filling that gap with activities
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Many adults are rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Some call themselves sober curious, meaning they are open to questioning why and how much they drink. Others practice mindful drinking, paying closer attention to each drink rather than drinking on autopilot. Alcohol-free
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Benzodiazepines, often called benzos, are prescribed for conditions such as anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia and seizures. Common examples include alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam and lorazepam. They can be helpful when used short term and as directed. But with regular use, the body
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor When you are early in recovery, “get some exercise” can sound like advice from someone who has never felt exhausted, anxious and raw all at once. You do not need to train for a marathon or join a gym full of
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Leaving a structured treatment program and going straight back to your old apartment, roommates or neighborhood can feel like a big leap. For some people, sober living offers a middle step: a substance-free place to live, surrounded by others in recovery,
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor First responders run toward the situations everyone else runs from. Police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and emergency dispatchers witness violence, loss and human suffering as part of an ordinary shift. Over time, that exposure can take a heavy toll,
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Change rarely happens all at once. Most people do not wake up one day and decide to quit drinking or using for good. Instead, they move through a series of stages, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly and often more than once. Understanding
Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor Gambling can start as entertainment, whether that is a poker night with friends, a trip to a casino, a scratch-off ticket or a sports bet placed on a phone. For some people, though, it becomes something they cannot control. When gambling
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