So what you get is a stream of dopamine coursing into the striatum (or reward system), the brain part that generates desire, anticipation and (once you’ve finally brought the glass to your lips) pleasure. A person will enter the euphoric stage of intoxication after consuming 2 to 3 drinks as a man or 1 to […]

Doing so can build up your motivation to stay consistent with your recovery. If you’re recovering right now, it’s essential to understand that isolating yourself during treatment is difficult but healthy. The next time you feel loneliness in recovery, replace that feeling with the joys of solitude. It’s simply your soul telling you it needs […]