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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We all struggle with overcoming isolation at times, especially within recent years. Whether it's because of work, family, or health issues and quarantine, we can often find ourselves feeling alone....
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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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Tolerance is defined as needing to take larger amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect. The brain adapts by making changes that make you less sensitive to its...
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In previous posts, we've seen how addiction affects both one's health, as well as one's finances. However, there is another element in life that is significantly impacted by substance use...
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