by DJ Chiasson | Mar 31, 2026 | Sober Living
What is Recovery Dharma? Recovery Dharma is a peer-led, non-theistic, Buddhist-inspired path for recovery from addiction of all kinds. That includes alcohol, drugs, compulsive behaviors, and the patterns that keep us stuck. The core tools are simple, but powerful:...
by DJ Chiasson | Mar 10, 2026 | Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol and Memory Loss: What’s Actually Happening in the Brain If you’re wondering, “Is alcohol causing my memory loss?” you’re not being dramatic. You’re paying attention. And that’s a good thing, because alcohol-related memory problems often aren’t about being...
by DJ Chiasson | Mar 3, 2026 | Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol and Sleep: What’s Actually Happening When You Drink A lot of people have the same experience: you drink, you feel relaxed, and you fall asleep faster. So it’s easy to assume alcohol is “helping” your sleep. But what it’s really doing is changing how your brain...
by DJ Chiasson | Feb 25, 2026 | Alcohol Use Disorder
What Counts as Binge Drinking A lot of people hear “binge drinking” and think it only applies to someone who drinks every day, drinks alone, or “can’t stop.” But binge drinking is actually a specific pattern. And yes, you can absolutely binge drink even if you only...
by DJ Chiasson | Feb 18, 2026 | Alcohol Addiction
Yes—your liver can heal after quitting alcohol Yes. In many cases, your liver really can heal after you quit drinking, especially if the damage is still in the early stages. If you’ve been asking yourself, “Can the liver heal after quitting alcohol?” or “Can my liver...
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