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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Self-love is an often-neglected area of addiction recovery. Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) find it difficult to forgive their weaknesses or acknowledge their strengths. Yet, developing compassion for oneself is critical for maintaining sobriety in the long run. What Is Self-Love for Recovering Individuals? People in recovery may experience ebbs and … Read more
Codependence is a behavioral pattern characterized by over-reliance on or over-attachment to another person. It can be understood as a relationship addiction. Because people with substance use disorder (SUD) often find it challenging to build and maintain healthy relationships and have fallen prey to chemical dependency, relational codependence often co-occurs with substance addiction. Dual Disorders: … Read more
Putting the person first when describing someone with a disability or disease can positively influence the images and impressions we form about them. When it comes to our use of language in combatting addiction-related stigma, person-first language is critical in fostering an environment of dignity, mutual respect, positivity, and hope. Read on to discover four … Read more
Substance use disorder (SUD) doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it; it affects whole families. Those dealing with SUD need to understand the family as a social system when it comes to their disorder. While the family might have been the place where substance use originated, it is also a space for ultimate healing. What … Read more
Did you know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been recognized by health professionals as risk factors for mental health illnesses and substance use disorder (SUD)? Getting treatment for ACEs requires interventions with mental health professionals that help alleviate neurological damage. Without trauma-informed care, ACEs may drive children and young people toward substance addiction. Because … Read more
