I didn’t understand the devastating amount of damage my 25 years of heavy drinking had done to our marriage. This is because the road to sobriety can be long and hard. For others, it takes a lifetime of continuous support, guidance, and conscious choice to abstain from alcohol. Success is not overnight, so it takes […]
Category Archives: Sober living
A tireless community advocate, Paul has served as the past President and Vice President of the Pawtucketville Citizen Council and is the Founder of the Rosemont Terrace neighborhood group. Paul Belley joined the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2017, but has been involved with the organization since its grand opening. As […]
Setting boundaries is a proactive measure that not only helps in managing alcohol consumption but also empowers individuals to lead a more fulfilling and less alcohol-centered life. Communicating these boundaries clearly and consistently to friends, family, and colleagues is important to ensure they are respected and supported. And among younger generations particularly, there’s more willingness […]
Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. Additionally, the benefit of up-titration in non-responders to CYMBALTA at 60 mg/day was evaluated in a separate trial (Study FM-3). Adult patients were initially treated with CYMBALTA […]
Yes, amphetamines can pass into breast milk (chest milk) at low levels if parents follow the provider-prescribed dosage. Some studies show that this does not harm the development of the baby. If you are taking amphetamines as a new parent, talk with your provider about whether or not it is safe to breastfeed. Both amphetamine […]
Multiple Substance abuse genes are involved in a person’s susceptibility to developing AUD. For example, individuals of Asian descent may carry a gene variant that affects alcohol metabolism, leading to unpleasant effects such as flushing, nausea, and rapid heartbeat when drinking. These individuals tend to avoid alcohol due to these effects, which in turn helps […]