Understanding How Long Alcohol Can Stay on Your Breath Maybe you know that you have had a bit too much to drink. You might have a meeting with a probation officer where you know that you’ll be subject to further testing to prove sobriety. How long does alcohol...
How to Build Skills to Support Success in Recovery Many of us grow up with too few coping skills to manage emotions, stressors, and difficult situations healthily. If you do not have the healthy coping skills you need, you might turn to other unhealthy ways of...
Your Guide to Completing the AA Step 6 Worksheet Humbling ourselves before a Higher Power and asking God to remove all these defects of character requires determination, an open mind, and grace. Expressing a willingness and readiness to shed all our character faults...
Attending an IOP with Housing in Arizona If you have substance use disorders or other mental health struggles but need to balance daily responsibilities, an intensive outpatient program could be an excellent fit. However, others may find they need supportive housing,...
Get Answers on Drinking and EtG Test Detection Windows An EtG alcohol test (EtG is short for ethyl glucuronide) provides a highly accurate reading of recent alcohol consumption. It can detect EtG, a metabolite of ethanol, in urine, saliva, hair, or blood. It’s...
Valid Reasons for a False Positive (and When Seeking Help for Alcohol is Best) Did you know that you could fail the breathalyzer test even if you haven’t had a drop of alcohol to drink? A false positive is possible, and you might be able to build a solid defense...