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Ryan began his career at Hemet Valley Medical Center in 2007 as a Public Safety Officer, helping to ensure hospital safety and security for 6 years. In 2013 Ryan transferred to the Surgery Department, initially assisting with patient transport, and then advancing to the role of Sterilization Tech. 23 years ago Jack dedicated his life …

Alcohol-Related Neurologic Disease: Types, Signs, Treatment Read More »

Multiple mechanisms have been identified underlying the immunosuppressive effects of alcohol. These mechanisms involve structural host defense mechanisms in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract as well as all of the principal components of the innate and adaptive immune systems, which are compromised both through alcohol’s direct effects and through alcohol-related dysregulation of other https://ecosoberhouse.com/ components. …

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? Read More »

That is, by drinking too much, you decrease your body’s defensive mechanisms to fight off a cold, virus, or other bacterial or viral infections. The first cells to respond to pathogens are usually those that also have the ability to directly and independently neutralize and kill the microbes by, for example, phagocytosis or ROS. This …

Sutent interactions: Other medications, alcohol, and more Read More »

In the absence of triggers, or cues, cravings are headed toward extinction soon after quitting. But sometimes triggers can’t be avoided—you accidentally encounter someone or pass a place where  you once used. Craving is an overwhelming desire to seek a substance, and cravings focus all one’s attention on that goal, shoving aside all reasoning ability. …

A Siblings Narrative of Recovery From Addiction and Loss Read More »

When you’ve been alcohol-free for a few weeks, take a look at how life alcohol-free feels. That way, you can compare the two and you get to decide whether or not the alcohol is serving you. “Alcohol can interfere with our liver’s ability to metabolise hormones properly, alcohol brain fog leading to imbalances that exacerbate …

How to Overcome Brain Fog and Regain Clarity During Recovery Read More »

Some people who’ve been using opioids over a long period of time may need physician-prescribed temporary or long-term drug substitution during treatment. As time passes, you may need larger doses of the drug to get high. As your drug use increases, you may find that it’s increasingly difficult to go without the drug. Packing your …

Free documentary screening on drug addiction targeted to students Read More »