Addiction to alcohol and drugs is one of the deadliest diseases. However, addiction is not always treated or seen for what it is because of the stigma of addiction. There is a looming negative connotation regarding addiction to any drug and alcohol. Other life-threatening diseases are handled with vigilant care and compassion for those under […]
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The four modules of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be essential parts of your treatment for addiction and recovery. A decline in mental health can often lead to mental health disorders, which can coincide and coexist with addiction. Many individuals seeking treatment are aware that there are various therapies that are offered in treatment. However,
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Many individuals that use drugs and alcohol believe that they have to “hit rock bottom” before seeking help for their addiction. They feel that their addiction isn’t bad enough if they are not at the lowest point in their life. However, early intervention is key to finding lasting recovery. In this blog, we will discuss
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Addiction and homelessness are connected in a way that can easily be overlooked. Any day, you may come across someone struggling with addiction but not appear to be. You can also come across someone homeless who does not appear to be. This is why sometimes the connection between addiction and homelessness goes unnoticed. Have you
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Healing from the harm addiction caused you is essential to your recovery. The physical harm that addiction causes can be detrimental if gon unaddressed. Unfortunately, some individuals suffer physically from their addiction and do not make it out. Sometimes, due to the outward-in view, people only see the exterior damages of addition. The loss of
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People who have never faced addiction often can’t grasp the reality of what it means to live with substance use disorder (SUD). They might think that the solution to addiction is to just quit. Even if it’s hard, people with SUD should just detox and stay sober, right? Unfortunately, that approach doesn’t work for many
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Paying attention to what you eat is essential if you are in addiction recovery. Substance use may have deprived your body of nutrients while dumping toxins into your system. During recovery, your nutritional intake serves the double function of detoxing the body while replenishing your body with essential nutrients. After medical detox, a diet high
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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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To survive in this world, a person must be taught how to live in the world. This means someone had to teach you how to talk, walk, read, talk to others, and other life skills. A person does not wake up knowing how to do all these things one day. However, not all people had
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Though not everyone understands it, group therapy is an excellent method used in addiction recovery. Some people may be uncomfortable talking about their problems in front of strangers. Being in group therapy can be intimidating, but professionally-facilitated group therapy can surprise you. Strangers may become close friends. You may end up liking it and benefiting
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