Extroversion seems to be what everyone focuses on because introversion is seen as a weakness. If you are an introvert, you may think you have less to offer than others who are more ‘out there.’ More people than not are actually introverts who get energy from having alone time. Dopamine helps people feel motivated towards…
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Anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed can happen to anyone preparing for rehab. Going on a trip makes it sound like a vacation, which is in a way. It is a vacation away from the life that once was, that was being built on shaky ground. In preparation for rehab, there are three things a…
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The effects of intergenerational trauma may be unseen to people in a family dynamic for quite some time. Once a person sees it for what it is, it is hard to go back and unsee it. Addiction can especially run in families as a behavioral pattern that may destroy generations. Being raised in the light…
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Recovery from addiction has its ups and downs, especially early on. At any point, a person can find themselves in a slump of sorts. This might be due to career changes, economic shifts, changes in their personal lives, or any number of things. Recovery is not easy and certainly does not come without its challenges.…
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When someone is compulsively trying to fix someone, it can have a devastating impact on the entire family. In recovery, this behavior might grow stronger with a desire to help people who seem to need lots of help. It is not anyone else’s job to fix them but the person themselves. There are some practical…
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Addiction and alcoholism put a strain on people’s marriages, without a doubt. Families can be destroyed in the wake of what is considered to be one of the most stressful situations a family can experience. People who drink will spend all their money on alcohol, create an environment where kids may not feel safe, and…
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Shame is such a harmful emotion when it lingers around too long. It usually partners up with guilt to pummel you in recovery, just to remind you it is kicking butt and taking names. Active recovery requires looking at your baggage, including shame, and realizing there are ways to get rid of it that will…
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In recovery, things shift away from rehab or treatment into real life. This is when life begins in sobriety. To start over again takes some support from everyone in your life. You are taking important strides and goals but you have to make the right decisions to stay on the path. It might mean relapse,…
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People are talking about vaping now more than ever, especially with state jumping on board to legalize marijuana. Drug delivery services have changed with medical marijuana use, including the use of vape pens. Public smoking laws have provided ways to incentivize marijuana products people can smoke and even eat. There may be unseen consequences of…
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Addiction is something people still do not want to talk about; mental health even less so. Those with addiction are seen as making poor choices and causing harm to loved ones. Substance use disorder can greatly impact a person’s life, including mental health issues. Studies have found that people with addiction are more likely to…
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