Sober Living

Problematic alcohol abuse is treated either by aiming for complete abstinence, abstinence for the duration of therapy or controlled alcohol consumption. Disorders in alcohol consumption are among the most common, having the highest impact on morbidity and mortality, in mental health care. Fourth, only a small subset of original participants in the outpatient arm of … Read more

Primary care and mental health providers can provide effective AUD treatment by combining new medications with brief counseling visits. Based on clinical experience, many health care providers believe that support from friends and family members is important in overcoming alcohol problems. Just as some people with diabetes or asthma may have flare-ups of their disease, … Read more