by Keenen Diamond | Apr 10, 2019 | Mental Health, Q&A
Stress and memories are related. While a little bit of stress can serve as a good motivator, a lot of stress is more often an obstacle than beneficial. Stress inhibits the way memories are formed and retrieved, and it can even affect how memory works. When we are...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 19, 2018 | Mental Health, Recovery
In early sobriety, when are brains are healing from the damaging effects of drugs and alcohol, we usually have to deal with problems relating to memory and concentration. Early recovery is a difficult time because we have so much to learn, but may still feel mentally...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 24, 2018 | Alcoholism, Health and Wellness
Alcoholism is a devastating affliction that can cause major damage to the brain and body. The more we drink, the more likely we will be to face problems with our memory. Alcohol can affect both short-term and long-term memory, as well as increase our likelihood of...