The easiest way to find an Oxford House is to use our vacancy locator at oxfordvacancies.com. Once you find a house that has a vacancy, you can call the contact person to set up an interview. Alternatively, you can apply online and your information will be sent to all of the Oxford Houses in your…

Sobriety houses, also referred to as sober living or sober homes, are residential environments where individuals in recovery from substance use disorders live together. These facilities are typically certified or governed by Sober Living Coalitions or networks and are structured around 12-step programs and ideologies. The supportive structure provided by sober housing helps those new…

Sobriety houses, also referred to as sober living or sober homes, are residential environments where individuals in recovery from substance use disorders live together. These facilities are typically certified or governed by Sober Living Coalitions or networks and are structured around 12-step programs and ideologies. The supportive structure provided by sober housing helps those new…

Struggling with certain CBT techniques doesn’t mean you’re doing therapy wrong. It means you’re providing information about what you need, and a skilled therapist will use that information to adjust the approach. Someone needing emotion regulation skills before cognitive work isn’t more damaged – they’re showing us what sequence their nervous system requires. That clinical…

It can be acute or chronic and usually causes severe pain in the middle of the upper abdomen, but the pain can sometimes be felt on the right side instead. To treat GERD, start by avoiding possible reflux triggers, such as fatty or spicy foods, and try not to eat meals close to bedtime, as…

In severe cases, antihistamines and epinephrine may be necessary to manage the symptoms of alcohol allergy. By recognizing the signs of sulfite sensitivity and understanding how it differs from alcohol intolerance, individuals can take proactive steps to manage their condition effectively. Consulting a healthcare provider for guidance on testing and treatment options is crucial for…

Red wine tends to have higher levels of histamine than white wine or beer. A registered dietitian or another health professional can provide the appropriate exams and testing. Combining personal dietary insight with a comprehensive health exam may help lead to an accurate diagnosis. Wheat allergy is a type of food allergy that may cause…

While we cannot assume that parental alcoholism causes the identified subtypes, we can assume that research investigating COAs as a homogeneous group is inappropriate given that the heterogeneity is not random. It seems advisable to include personality subtyping in all research on children of alcoholics, given the clear heterogeneity within and across disorders that can…

In addition, people who consistently abuse alcohol over time also face a greater risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), also called alcohol dependence (5). Joy Manning, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer and creator of the Instagram account Better Without Booze, can also attest to the life-changing effects of sobriety. These effects cumulatively degrade sleep quality, accelerating…

You should report your drinking history straightforwardly to your doctor so you can be treated safely for withdrawal symptoms. If you have withdrawal symptoms from drinking, then you have consumed enough alcohol to damage other organs. Your doctor will want to evaluate you for alcohol-related damage to your liver, heart, the nerves in your feet,…