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How CIWA-Ar Score Affects Alcohol Withdrawal Management
Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Medical professionals rely on tools to evaluate and manage it safely. One of the most important tools is the CIWA-Ar, short for Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised. This tool helps healthcare providers assess the severity of alcohol withdrawal and guide appropriate treatment.
Topics: Addiction, Alcoholism, Resourses
Signs Your Liver Is Healing from Alcohol
The liver is one of the most resilient organs in the human body. When damaged by alcohol, it has the remarkable ability to repair itself over time. For men recovering from alcohol use, understanding the signs your liver is healing from alcohol can offer hope and motivation during the healing process.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Precautions, Alcoholism, Resources
Alone, Not Lonely: The Healing Difference Between Isolation and Solitude
For many men in recovery, being alone can feel like dangerous territory. In the grip of addiction, isolation often becomes the norm—cutting off connection, hiding from shame, avoiding vulnerability. But there’s a powerful, healing counterpart to isolation that’s often misunderstood: solitude.
Topics: Addiction, Precautions, Alcoholism, mindfulness, Self Care
Drinking & Blood Sugar: Can Alcohol Cause Diabetes?
Alcohol affects how the body controls blood sugar and insulin. When you drink alcohol, your liver focuses on breaking it down, which slows down glucose production and release. This can cause changes in blood glucose and insulin levels, especially in people with metabolic issues or diabetes. These changes make it harder to keep blood sugar stable.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Precautions, Alcoholism, Resourses
Dangers of Fentanyl-Laced Weed and How To Stay Safe
In recent years, the United States has faced a growing public health crisis involving opioids. Among the most alarming trends is the contamination of marijuana with fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than morphine. Marijuana laced with fentanyl poses a severe risk of overdose, addiction, and even death. This article explores the dangers of fentanyl laced marijuana, how to tell if your weed is contaminated, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and others.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Precautions
At Soberman’s Estate, we often say that recovery is not about perfection—it’s about progress and presence. And one of the most powerful ways to stay present is by learning how to repair the relationships we may have harmed along the way. That usually starts with an apology.
Topics: Addiction, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, family
Drug screening is a vital process used by employers, medical professionals, and legal authorities to detect the presence of illegal drugs and prescription medications in the body. Among the various methods, urine drug testing remains the most common due to its ease of use, accuracy, and ability to detect a wide range of substances. Understanding the types of drug tests, what affects turnaround time, and how false positive drug results can occur is essential for anyone undergoing or administering drug screenings.
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse
What Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils? Signs of Substance Use
Pupil size normally changes with light—getting smaller in bright conditions and larger in the dark. But when pupils stay unusually large in normal or bright light, it can be a sign that something is affecting the nervous system.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Substance Abuse, Precautions, Resources
If You’re Ready to Heal, We’re Ready to Walk With You
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Self Care, Surrender