Sober living

Lowered inhibitions when drinking alcohol can lead to impulsive behavior—engaging in behaviors without considering the potential consequences of your actions. The impairing effects of alcohol on cognitive functioning—including concentration, thinking,…

In the 1980s, animal studies discovered that naltrexone also reduced alcohol consumption. Human clinical trials followed in the late 80s and early 90s. These showed that when combined with psychosocial…

However, there are states in which a first-time offense is not even a misdemeanor, but is instead just a civil infraction. Moreover, states differ with regard to how much discretion…