por Victoria Perarnau | Jul 22, 2025 | Sober living
Techniques like urge surfing, which involves riding out cravings without acting on them, strengthen self-control. Through neurochemical effects, such as increased GABA and serotonin, and neuroplastic changes, meditation helps the brain regain functions impaired by...
por Victoria Perarnau | Jun 30, 2025 | Sober living
It also builds up a higher tolerance, which results in you needing to drink more. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your lifespan. But in many scientific circles,...
por Victoria Perarnau | Jun 18, 2024 | Sober living
According to a 2020 study of more than 23,000 participants, the prevalence of cannabis withdrawal syndrome is about 47%. After about a month, cannabinoid receptors in the brain start to return to normal, although traces of THC can remain in the bodies of heavy users...
por Victoria Perarnau | Oct 6, 2022 | Sober living
Connect with nature, go for a walk or a hike, and spend time with friends and family. Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of our personal needs. And while it’s hard to prioritize something like taking a bath when you have so...
por Victoria Perarnau | May 8, 2021 | Sober living
For instance, your liver could develop scarring so severe that it will no longer function properly. This can result in jaundice, which is the yellowing of the eyes, as well as chronic pain. You may also develop blood pressure issues or other secondary health problems....
