Mood disorders are common among people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). They are often caused by the imbalance of brain chemicals resulting from substance use. Additionally, they may exist before the addiction, in which case they may be one of the contributing factors of the SUD. It is essential to understand mood disorders as […]
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Do you sometimes feel stuck in a state of panic or relive painful memories while going through addiction recovery? Have you tried without success to feel safe again and move on? If memories of past traumatic events continue to pull you down, consider having a mental health professional assess you for a PTSD diagnosis. Ignoring
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Many factors can affect recovering individuals’ mental health. Some of the most prevalent influences are grief and loss. Losing a loved one, a job, or any other thing of significance can be a traumatic experience. Between the trauma of the loss and dealing with the grief on top of it, many people must learn to
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Have you heard of the mind-body connection? Did you know that mind-body imbalance plays a significant role in many physical and mental illnesses, such as heart disease and depression? Although the relationship between mind and body is complex, balance can be restored by taking small steps in life. Below are the top ten healthy habits
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Have you heard of mental health screening? Did you know that it can effectively prevent substance use and addiction, especially among youth? Given the widespread and relative availability of illicit substances, many schools, communities, and parents have started to use mental health screening as a preventative method among high-risk youth. How Does Mental Health Screening
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For an individual to heal from substance use disorder (SUD), a treatment program or residential facility must focus on every aspect of a person for effective healing. SUD is not only about the abuse of substances but also about the potentially preexisting biological and environmental factors that lead to the abuse of substances. A treatment
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) define traumatic events, such as abuse, neglect, or early exposure to mental illness or substance abuse in childhood. Different therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or experiential therapy, are used together or individually to help a person process through and heal ACEs. A Look Into Experiential Therapy
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Throughout the recovery journey, you have had to self-explore and practice ways to keep yourself motivated. It can sometimes feel like recovery is overwhelming, but you continue to push through. As you have reflected on things you are grateful for throughout your journey, did you understand gratitude and all that entailed? It is easy to
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It’s a known fact that quality sleep is important for our overall well-being. People in recovery especially must reinforce healthy sleep patterns because quality sleep helps the brain detox and heal. Since substance addiction is a brain disease, quality sleep like one component of the antidote that brings recovery. Unfortunately, because substance addiction may undermine
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Winter months can be challenging for recovering individuals who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that usually occurs during colder months due to shortened daylight hours and lack of exposure to the sun. Though it is not chronic depression, it is a legitimate mental health concern, and if left
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