Have you been using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the pains of past trauma? Do you notice a loved one resorting to substance use because of unresolved traumatic experiences? Trauma is understood as an intense emotional response to some life-threatening or dangerous events such as fatal accidents or abuse. Scientists and […]
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By the time you’ve reached long-term sobriety, perhaps your fear and thoughts of relapse have become infrequent. What do you do when one day, some familiar craving suddenly pops into your head? You might think to yourself, “How could this be happening?” Does long-term sobriety mean no cravings at all? Actually, it is not uncommon
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Social life is essential for someone who is recovering from addiction. Let’s face it: going to treatment was hard, and you need to have some fun. However, your social life will now look different. You must work on rebuilding your social life now that you have had the opportunity to develop healthy habits and avoid
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Non-alcoholic beer is quickly becoming massively popular across the globe. This is, in part, fueled by the rise of craft beer as a standard thing. But, it’s also being pushed by health-conscious individuals including recovering and “recovered” alcoholics. For many of us, non-alcoholic beer can seem like an easier way out of having to avoid
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Over 85% of the U.S. population drinks. For the less than 15% of us who don’t, refusing alcohol at social events, bars, and with friends, that can feel like ostracization. This is especially true for individuals who used to drink, especially a lot, and are finding new ways to spend time with friends, without alcohol. If you’re
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Did you know that you shouldn’t drink alcohol while taking Klonopin? While you might be tempted to do so, mixing these 2 substances can cause serious risks. In this article, we here at Laguna Shores will break down why Klonopin and alcohol don’t mix and why you should avoid it while taking this medication. Read
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Drinking alcohol is a ubiquitous part of socializing in the modern world. It’s pretty hard to avoid, but having a drink here and there isn’t such a big deal. It’s when you are drinking hard enough to blackout several times a week that you need to reevaluate. But what is the relationship between alcohol and
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Deciding to stop drinking and seeing it through takes dedication and courage. But the grass isn’t always immediately greener when we get to the other side. More often than not alcohol use disorder is deeply rooted in trauma, and when we stop drinking the handle that that trauma still has over us doesn’t go away.
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