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Family Involvement Indispensable in Addiction Treatment
“Approximately 21 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder (SUD); the number of family members impacted by a loved one’s SUD is exponentially greater,” wrote Alicia […]
The Blanchard Institute: More Than a Treatment Center
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.” […]
Relapse Prevention Strategies: Building Resilience
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. […]
The Impact of Trauma on Addiction and Recovery
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 […]
Conquering Stigma: Addressing Shame and Guilt in Recovery
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. […]
Holistic Approaches to Addiction Recovery
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 […]
Recovery and Nutrition: Fueling the Body and Mind
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 […]
Art and Creativity in Addiction Recovery: Healing Through Expression
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 […]
The Role of Family Support in Addiction Recovery
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 […]
Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life After Addiction
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 […]