Category Archives: Sober living

It can feel like the person you knew and loved so much before the alcoholism began (or got worse) is gone forever. It’s as if they are a stranger and their entire personality has changed. They are no longer reliable, dependable, honest or fun to be around. Under the booze and the many negative consequences, […]

CSLT is located in Sacramento County California and consists of 16 houses with a 136 bed capacity. Phase I lasts 30 to 90 days and is designed to provide some limits and structure for new residents. Residents must agree to abide by a curfew and attend at 12-step meetings five times per week. The purpose […]

In small amounts, it can actually enhance memory formation by increasing glucose availability to the brain. However, prolonged or excessive cortisol exposure can have detrimental effects on the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory consolidation and retrieval. Chronic stress can lead to hippocampal atrophy, potentially impairing both short-term and long-term memory functions. Having PTSD […]

The best way to combat this is to learn how to prevent PTSD blackouts. On the other hand, you may also be tempted to use alcohol or drugs to reduce the level of tension you’re feeling. In people with PTSD, their response to extreme threat can become “stuck.” This may lead to responding to all […]