We provide high-quality, evidence-based services based on individual needs, offering flexible, strengths-based solutions to people’s biggest challenges. Maverick House operates various programs throughout Boston, all built on our strongly held belief that no person who is struggling should be asked to do the hardest thing first, on their own, before they are offered the fundamental […]
We are proud to be the first structured and certified sober living home provider in Taunton, offering men’s sober living close to downtown. © 2024 💜 Vanderburgh Sober Living ™ is a cooperative network of independently operated sober living homes organized by The Vanderburgh Foundation, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 Charitable Foundation. The VSL and Maverick […]
Getting your liver or blood pressure checked by your doctor can help you feel motivated to continue the journey of recovery, and reduce long-term effects of alcohol on the body. During these first few days of sobriety, you may have trouble sleeping. Night sweats, insomnia, and frequent sleep interruptions are to be expected. These sleep […]
With a few simple adjustments, like staying hydrated, using nasal strips, or sleeping upright, you can reduce or even eliminate snoring during your next flight. Remember, preparation is key—take steps before and during your flight to ensure a peaceful journey for you and those around you. Try to get plenty of rest leading up to […]
Either directly or indirectly, we all feel the effects of the aggressive behavior, property damage, injuries, violence, and deaths that can result from underage drinking. This is not simply a problem for some families—it is a nationwide concern. Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely […]
For more information about alcohol’s effects on the body, please see the NIAAA Interactive Body. That’s an awful lot of youth who could be changing their brains — and their lives — forever. It should be clearly understood that use of alcohol by any individual under the age of 21 is a serious problem. Health Challenges […]
They often treat and prevent life-threatening conditions that can happen because of blood clots, like strokes, heart attacks and pulmonary embolisms. These work by preventing or undoing coagulation, which is how your body starts to make clots. Different anticoagulants work at different parts of the coagulation process. For instance, some anticoagulants do this by competing […]
If you’re concerned that you’re already at risk of experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal whenever you attempt to slow or stop drinking, talk to your doctor. There’s no harm in acting early in addressing potential problem drinking. If knowing the risks of developing physical dependence and the dangers of withdrawal can deter excessive drinking, one might […]
If you’re new to non-alcoholic wines for pregnancy, let this buying guide help you choose the right one for your needs. This non-alcoholic white wine for pregnancy boasts the right amount of sweetness and aroma reflective of Airén grapes from Spain. It follows the traditional method of creating non-alcoholic wine, which utilizes stainless steel vats […]
If you have difficulty stopping drinking, talk to a midwife, doctor or pharmacist. However, they should not worry unnecessarily, as the risks of their baby being affected are likely to be low. Most women give up alcohol once they know they’re pregnant or when they’re planning to become pregnant. Your baby does not have a […]
