Sober living

The researchers’ findings revealed that “in first-degree family members, alcoholism was more frequently seen for the primary alcoholism group, depression for the Types of Alcoholics depression alcoholism group and sociopathy for the sociopathy alcoholism group” (p. 531). In other words, the alcoholic’s comorbid psychopathology was critical in predicting the psychopathological outcomes in relatives. Children of […]

Covert or secretive drinking is not uncommon, as individuals go to great lengths to conceal the extent of their alcohol consumption from those around them. Despite the appearance of functionality, functioning alcoholics may still suffer negative physical and mental health effects due to their drinking habits, even if they are not overt 8. High functioning […]

A benefit of CBT is that you can continue to practice and develop your skills after the sessions have finished. This makes it less likely that your symptoms or problems will return. If they do, the skills you learnt in CBT should make it easier for you to control them. If you have alcohol or […]

If you think you have CHS or cannabis use disorder, talk to a healthcare provider. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of 64 studies (mostly 2015–2025) looked at health-related quality of life in patients using medicinal cannabis (published in Quality of Life Research). This condition can cause recurring episodes of severe nausea, abdominal pain, and […]