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How to Naturally Fall Asleep While Being Sober

A common issue for newly sober people and one of the most common withdrawal symptoms for alcoholics is the inability to sleep without alcohol. Additionally, other symptoms of alcohol addiction recovery can play a part in reduced sleep. The sweating, cold chills, and aches can all wreak havoc on getting a peaceful night’s sleep. Lack…

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8 Benefits of a Sober Living Program for Women

Seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, whether drugs or alcohol, is one of the most important steps a person can take in attaining a life of recovery. At Women’s Recovery, we understand that the recovery journey is challenging, and everyone walks that path in their own way. That is why we offer a sober…

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15 Female Celebrities Who Got Sober

Many women have fallen down the rabbit hole of drug use to stay skinny, stay awake, get some sleep, and avoid having a total mental breakdown. Now imagine if you are a female celebrity. Your entire life occurs in the spotlight, and the normal societal pressures and prejudices women face are amplified to a ridiculous…

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5 Subtle Signs of Grey Area Drinking

Grey area drinking (GAD) refers to a pattern of drinking behavior that falls somewhere between social drinking and destructive drinking. While it can be hard to pinpoint precisely where harmless social drinking ends and potentially problematic grey drinking begins, it is an easy line to cross. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)…

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How Does Alcohol Affect Women’s Body?

Despite the advancements toward gender equality, the biological differences between women and men remain. Alcohol metabolizes more quickly in a woman’s body than in a man’s. Due to this, males can typically handle greater amounts of alcohol than their female counterparts. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) definition of binge drinking outlines…