According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) “addiction is a treatable, chronic, medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences.” […]
Telling yourself it is time to pick up the pieces of your life and begin the journey of recovery through substance abuse treatment requires a lot of courage and resilience. […]
Traumatic events that a person experiences during childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood can be the leading causes of addictions. It is vital to be aware that addiction and trauma can […]
People with a substance use disorder might experience emotions like guilt and shame. This might seem normal, but feelings like guilt and shame in recovery negatively affect the recovery process. […]
In recent years, there has been a significant paradigm shift in addiction recovery, moving away from old models focused solely on symptom control. The rise of holistic approaches signals a […]
Recovering from the ravages of substance abuse can be a lengthy process, often spanning months or even years. Restoring the body from the damage that addiction does requires achieving nutritional […]
Those who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction frequently begin using the substances as a means of managing or enduring both physical and mental discomfort. Unfortunately, numbing thoughts and feelings […]
Addiction recovery commonly faces concerns such as re-entering society as a sober individual, dealing with emotional and psychological issues, financial difficulties and legal issues, controlling cravings and triggers, and rebuilding […]
Coppell, TX – The Blanchard Institute and Youturn Health announced a partnership to provide education, peer coaching, and family support to potential residents to take meaningful steps toward receiving care […]
Addiction is a severe relapsing disorder in which a person depends on a particular activity, drug, or substance use despite its adverse effects on the body. Addiction can cause physiological […]
