Posts Categorized Sober living

Understanding Alcohol Poisoning: Bac Percentages And Critical Levels


Don’t play doctor—cold showers, hot coffee, and walking do not reverse the effects of alcohol overdose and could actually make things worse. What tips the balance from drinking that produces impairment to drinking that puts one’s life in jeopardy varies among individuals. Age, sensitivity to alcohol (tolerance), sex, speed of drinking, medications you are taking,… Read more »

Does Water Sober You Up? The Science Explained


Jessica Plonchak serves as Executive Clinical Director at ChoicePoint. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and How to sober up fast a Master’s degree in Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). With 17 years of relevant experience, she has helped several clients in their journey to recovery from… Read more »

A Two-year Retrospective Observational Cohort Study of Benzodiazepine Overdose Cases in the Emergency Department


No fatalities occurred, highlighting the positive outcomes achievable with timely and appropriate treatment. Patients presenting with severe toxicity may be stuporous or comatose, requiring immediate intervention. The only clinically validated treatment of benzodiazepine overdose is flumazenil, a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that directly counters the sedative effects. Flumazenil must be administered under medical supervision, as it… Read more »