Sober living

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I joined a sorority, made friends with drug dealers. I was free to drink and use the way I wanted to. It made me feel powerful, like I was unstoppable. My alcoholism had progressed to the point in which I couldn’t get drunk anymore. And, I was and still am a believer in the adage,…

The short-term physical and mental effects of using crack are generally more intense than the effects of snorting powdered cocaine and similar to those of injecting cocaine. These effects are also similar to those of other commonly abused stimulants, such as methamphetamine. Crack cocaine use increases the risk of many issues resulting in sudden death.…

Alcohol detox and treatment are nearly always necessary at this stage. With so many effects on the body, the usual first step in treating alcoholism is detox—or getting alcohol out of your system. Depending on the severity of the alcohol use disorder, this stage can be mildly annoying or severe. Early withdrawal symptoms include headaches,…

Housing Support, Inc., Newburyport, $75,000 MassHousing grant funds will help create eight new, fully accessible housing units for men and women, on an existing sober housing campus in Amesbury. Some offer a structured sober living program for residents who need a routine to keep them stabilized and focused on recovery. Search the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober…