Drug use has reached into the millions for consumers of drugs and alcohol. Many millions have tried drugs and continue to use each day in spite of consequences. Some people even use it for self-medicating purposes. They might be trying to escape stress, trauma, discomfort, or symptoms of mental health issues. Different types of psychoactive…
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High-functioning depression does not look like how people think. It is more than just getting through the day. People who struggle often look like they are thriving at work and in their personal lives. From the outside, they are able to keep up appearances to everyone else. Major depression can be debilitating, but people with…
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Going out at night may be a thing of the past in recovery. Or is it? It does not necessarily have to stop you from having fun unless nightlife is triggering for you. If you are used to thinking going into the night is equated with drinking or using drugs, you may feel stressed to…
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Although people struggle with different issues in recovery, women, particularly, have certain needs that must be met to help them in recovery. Women are more likely to face addiction in treatment than men and ask for help, but they also have different needs when it comes to support they would benefit from that men may…
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Recovery is not easy, but it is essential for people with addiction. It might mean medical detox, treatment for drugs or alcohol, or picking up some coping skills training. The time after rehab is the best time to focus on your needs and desires to stay clean and sober. Among them is the need to…
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Substance abuse counselors provide a necessary support system for individuals recovering from eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues, gambling addictions, and other behavioral issues. By forming a relationship built on trust with their patients, counselors provide the support, resources, and judgement-free guidance that patients can utilize on their road to addiction recovery. Counselors in this…
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Addiction to substances can take over a person’s life. It can be serious enough to cause physical, emotional, and even legal troubles. Once a person with addiction craves the drug to the point of excluding other things from their lives, it can hurt them more than help. People with addiction and alcoholism will chase a…
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Everybody seems to be going on less sleep these days, especially people in recovery. Insomnia is not a friend to many who enter recovery. Sleep deprivation can have serious ramifications on how a person thinks, feels, and acts. Low mood, impulsivity, and increased likelihood of relapse are all possible issues that may come as a…
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Pathways to recovery are many and varied, depending on the individual. One of the best ways to experience recovery is with resiliency to handle whatever comes your way. Resiliency research looks at how the brain is wired, especially regarding addiction and recovery, for renewal and reintegration of what it is learning. There is a shift…
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Families can play an enormous role in supporting a loved one to seek help with addiction. When family stands alongside their loved one, they demonstrate their unconditional love for them and their ability to express hope for their journey. However, they sometimes get forgotten about in the midst of the loved one’s battle with addiction.…
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