When someone you love starts using drugs or alcohol again, it can be devastating. How do you cope with the situation? What should you say? Alcohol and drug abuse is...
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In previous articles, we've examined the impacts that one's genetic factors can play into addictive tendencies. However, one’s social environment can present external factors that have been shown to potentially...
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Stress management is one of the most important aspects of addiction recovery. It helps us cope with the stresses of daily life and allows us to focus our energy on...
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Cross-addictions can occur when someone with a substance use disorder begins using another substance or engaging in compulsive behavior, replacing one addiction with another. This could be anything from alcohol...
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When making the decision to break free from addiction, one of the first steps is to undergo detox. In order to undergo effective addiction treatment, your body must first be...
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Substance Use Disorder is a serious problem in the United States. It affects millions of Americans every year. There are many different factors that can play into the development of...
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The link between Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) and substance abuse is well documented. People with SAD tend to be more sensitive to changes in their environments than those without...
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Addiction is a chronic condition that causes physical dependence and compulsive behavior. Addiction is typically characterized by a loss of control over the use of a psychoactive substance. It is...
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Prescription Drug Abuse Stats You Need to Know As the nation went into lockdown in March 2020, and has continued to have restrictions in place, individuals have struggled to navigate...
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Coronavirus + Declining Economy = Rising Alcoholism Without warning, many of us have experienced changes or major disruptions to the routines, social settings, income, jobs, and lifestyles that we enjoyed...
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