Merrimack Valley Sober Living

LOWELL — Emma Franchek’s 24 years of life were filled with hardship. The Sudbury native spent time in prison, experienced homelessness and attended several detox and rehabilitation programs across Massachusetts, none of which seemed to worked. Trying very hard to...

Hangover Headache: Treatment and Prevention

In this article, read about hangover duration, remedies, prevention, and when to consult a doctor. There’s no quick fix when it comes to hangovers, but there are several things you can do to make things more manageable as you wait it out. As we get older, our body’s...

How to Get Sober: A Guide to Sobriety

To stop drinking alcohol, you first need to understand your relationship with drinking. From there, you may need social support, consistent self-care, and new routines that can help redirect your mind. Late symptoms begin between two and four days after the last...

10 Foods and Drinks That Can Make You Dehydrated

This can increase your BAC significantly if you don’t replenish your body’s supply with a few sips of water as you drink. After you take a drink, both the liquid and alcohol contents of the beverage pass through your stomach lining and small intestine into the...