Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use. […]
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Do you expect life after sobriety to be uneventful? Unfortunately, getting sober doesn’t mean life will always be perfect. As if addiction recovery wasn’t challenging enough, significant life events might come along that affect your health and well-being. Loss and grief can be particularly trying when you are in recovery. If not managed well, these
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Every recovering individual has a unique path to walk toward healing. Some have to deal with past trauma, while others struggle with mental health problems. However, even those who are lucky enough not to be in these two categories still have one common enemy of recovery to watch out for boredom. Boredom is considered one
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People have many different perceptions of yoga. Some think of intimidating feats of balance and flexibility that few can achieve. Others think it’s silly and isn’t real exercise. Still, others find it a relaxing and calming process that gets them in tune with themselves mentally and physically. Yoga is a slow pace form of exercise
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Social media use is a prevalent issue. Many people don’t go a day without checking their social media accounts. This is especially true for teens and young adults. Sometimes, social media can become an addiction, marked by compulsive behaviors. Increasing evidence suggests that excessive social media use may contribute to other addictive behaviors, such as
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Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) tend to lose a sense of their identity. You may wonder who you are and what you should do with your life. These difficulties are a result of the mind-altering effects of substances. When you are deep in your addiction, these substances can change who you
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For many people who develop a drug or alcohol addiction, their disorder can often be traced back to past traumatic experiences. Although you may think that dealing with trauma can be risky during addiction treatment, it is the only path to recovery. Processing trauma helps you deal with negative emotions to prevent relapse. Including healing
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After you’ve completed addiction treatment, there will likely come a time when you have to return to work. While this is, in many ways, a good thing, there can be challenges and obstacles to overcome in this space. For example, managing stress in the workplace can be challenging at times, especially when it concerns complex
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You are not alone if you or a loved one suffers from depression. Depression is one of the most common but misunderstood mental health illnesses in the U.S. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that over 21 million people in the U.S. experienced a depressive episode in 2020. This number has increased dramatically
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Many people live in co-dependent relationships, whether they are aware or not. When relationships lack healthy boundaries regarding roles and responsibilities, co-dependency flourishes. For people with substance use disorder (SUD) or those who are supporting a loved one in addiction recovery, it is important to identify co-dependency and nip it in the bud. Below are
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