Addiction is a complex disease that alters brain chemistry and puts a person a risk of severe mental and physical health issues. Getting help for a substance use disorder or addiction can seem overwhelming and scary. Treatment helps people transition to a healthy, substance-free life in recovery. In treatment, people also learn how to mend…
DetailsLike veganism, raw veganism excludes foods from any animals. Raw foodism goes even further in that it dictates which foods should be eaten raw or heated at temperatures below 104–118°F. There are some benefits but also risks to adhering to such a strict way of eating. Learn more about this before diving into this raw…
DetailsHolidays can be very stressful. Some people drink alcohol throughout the holiday season to cope with stress, loneliness, or depression. While many families get together during the holidays, many people do not have family members who live nearby or have a difficult time getting along with them. People also drink during the holidays to celebrate…
DetailsShirataki noodles are unique food in that they are filling but low in calories. These noodles are a type of fiber with amazing health benefits, including weight loss. Eating shirataki noodles may have additional health benefits, making it a little known superfood for people who want to try it out as an addition to their…
DetailsMany people suffer with a mental health condition, which can increase the risk of developing a substance use disorder or addiction. Often, one or more underlying mental health illnesses co-occur with a substance use disorder or addiction. When anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and ADHD are untreated, a person might self-medicate with drugs or alcohol…
DetailsIf it seems like people are more irritable nowadays than ever before, you may be right. Life happens, holidays happen, and, yes, sobriety happens. Those are all things that can be irritating but at people’s cores, they generally seem to be more irritable on a daily basis. You do not have to join the ranks…
DetailsMaking the decision to get help for your addiction is one of the best decisions you will ever make. The road may not always be smooth and easy, but sticking it out and really applying yourself to the concept of addiction recovery and all it entails is the key to really turning your life around.…
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Drug and alcohol abuse destroys the brain. By sending mixed signals to your brain’s neurotransmitters, drugs effectively trick your brain into craving more and more of them, as they wreak havoc on organs and bodily functions. This craving turns into full scale dependency– a term that indicates that the body has transitioned from simply enjoying…
DetailsYes. Known usually as “polysubstance dependence,” addiction to more than one drug is possible, and it is unfortunately becoming more common as access to illegal substances becomes more and more open. There are typically two instances in which an addiction to more than one drug occurs. The first typically happens when an individual suffers from…
DetailsThe biggest step in your fight against addiction is making the decision to seek professional help from a recovery center. Once you have decided that help, at the present moment, is beyond your control, you will find that your attitude towards your addiction will change to one that is more action-based and goal-oriented. Acknowledging your…
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