Stages of Alcoholism: Understanding the Jellinek Curve
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has a serious impact on your life. It can affect everything from health, to work, to family life, and beyond. If you or your loved one is living with AUD, it can be an isolating experience. It’s important to know that you’re not alone. As of 2022, 7.6% of Floridians reported […]
Binge Drinking: How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol. In 2023, an estimated 16.1% of Floridians surveyed participated in binge drinking. Whether or not you know your limits when it comes to alcohol, this type of drinking can be dangerous. In the short term, drinking like this […]
Alcohol Poisoning: When Drinking Turns Dangerous
In 2022, 16.7% of Floridians engaged in heavy or binge drinking activities. This practice increases the risk of experiencing and potentially dying from alcohol poisoning. Real Recovery Services aims to provide education about different dangers associated with substances like alcohol. Today, we are discussing what alcohol poisoning is and why it is a life-threatening experience […]
Alcohol Withdrawals: Why Do They Happen?
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” – Tori Amos In 2022, 16.3% of Floridian adults participated in binge drinking. Over time, drinking large amounts of alcohol increases the likelihood that someone will have withdrawal symptoms once they stop. Real Recovery Solutions assists […]
Why Are There So Many Rules in Sober Living Houses?
Keeping up with the rules in sober living homes is not always an easy task. It can be easy to fall into the assumption that the facility is attempting to take over your life and that the rules are not necessarily applicable to you. Despite any misconceptions you may have regarding the rules in place, […]
How Sober Living Can Keep Your Recovery on Track
Throughout the process of recovery, you are likely to experience many ups and down. You may develop useful coping skills during treatment that can be used to overcome potential stressors. Implementing those skills into your life outside of treatment may not always be smooth sailing. A great way to help transition your skills and keep […]
Our Three Phased Approach to Sober Living
Recovery can be difficult without structure. Fortunately, Real Recovery provides and emphasizes structure throughout the sober living process. In this article, the three phases of sober living are discussed, as well as the expectations of residents in each phase. Expectations may include things such as the number of 12-Step meetings that should be attended, what […]
New Sober Living Home in New Port Richey Addresses Pasco County Addiction Issues
The Tampa area witnessed a new sober living home open up at the beginning of May. New Port Richey was the latest Florida location to join the Real Recovery family of sober living homes. This new house is Real Recovery’s most significant yet, with 21 units and 80 beds available to serve the area. Real […]
Living With the Permanent Side Effects of Substance Misuse
Alcohol and other substances can cause damage due to their effects on the mind and body. If you have been diagnosed with a disability caused by substance misuse, you might need specialized therapy and long-term medical treatment to manage the symptoms. Do you often find yourself wondering how to maintain progress when you face unusual […]
7 Benefits of Sober Living Homes in Your Fight Against Addiction
A new hot topic of the recovery community is centered around sober living homes. What are they, and why are they making a big impression? Sober living homes are post-medical rehabilitation living spaces for individuals recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD). Sober living homes help individuals in recovery by providing resources and strategies for […]