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 may seem to help for a while, but as we all know, trauma takes work to overcome. Through addiction recovery art, psychological concerns like stress, […]
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 relationships and trust. Completing a drug and alcohol treatment program and re-entering society as a sober person is not without problems. Individuals that are recovering […]
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 and physical harm if a person doesn’t stop engaging in a behavior or abusing a substance. Some common types of addiction are Alcohol abuse addiction […]
Many people often talk about addiction, especially those with a family history or genetic or inherited traits, and are curious to know the factors that play a role in addiction. Is addiction genetic or learned? Some people may indeed feel they have a genetic disposition to addiction, sometimes called substance use disorder. This is a […]
Mental health and addiction are closely intertwined, and understanding this relationship is crucial for effective treatment and recovery. Addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, or other substances, can often co-occur with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Co-occurring disorders are also referred to as dual diagnoses. Moreover, substance abuse can […]
Alcohol and drug abuse can break a family’s bond and transform warm and successful people into desperate, lonely husks of their former selves. Developing an addiction isn’t a flaw in a character or weakness. The truth is when things like alcohol or drugs are taken in excess, it changes the brain, causing high cravings and […]
“You must practice tough love!”“Let them hit rock bottom!” For decades, we’ve heard these common recommendations come from the medical profession, therapists, friends, and even the recovery community itself. Unfortunately, these two themes rooted in concepts of tough love, could not be more inaccurate or hurtful to the health of our suffering loved ones and […]
Substance abuse – the excessive consumption of drugs or alcohol – can have severe consequences on an individual’s daily life, including physical and mental harm, relationship and work problems, and even legal issues. Recognizing substance abuse in loved ones can be challenging as they may try to hide their addiction. However, there are telltale signs […]
To those struggling with addicted loved ones, We see you. We see the way you show up every time. We see you put your needs on hold. We see the long hours you spend wishing you could do more. Your immense capacity for unwavering love and support has a greater impact than you know. But […]
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on the effects of mental illness, encourage those who are struggling to seek help, and to break the stigma of feeling uncomfortable talking about mental health. This month, NAMI is promoting the message of “Together for Mental Health,” to show […]
