The drug and alcohol recovery process works in steps. First, an addict will
realize that their substance abuse has become an issue. Then, they wil...
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I have had many loved ones now go through substance abuse rehab. Their mental health needed a huge check and inpatient treatment was the way to do tha...
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There are many misconceptions about addiction. One of them is that it is always a choice. Mental health plays a huge factor in the forming of serious ...
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It is natural to be uncomfortable when you first come to your addiction recovery center. Treatment facilities are intimidating. You’re in a new pl...
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It's not unusual to find depression or anxiety in alcoholics. Mental health disorders are often closely linked with alcoholism. Many alcoholics find r...
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The effects of alcohol abuse are serious. Alcohol makes you tired and depressed. It makes daily tasks hard to do. It even makes your body want to use ...
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For centuries, cultures across the world have used meditation for a number of purposes. Some practitioners seek enlightenment, while others simply wis...
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“To Wives” was written for wives trying to support their alcoholic husbands in recovery. Truthfully, however, it applies to most family members. (Shme...
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Biofeedback uses advanced technology to give us greater control over cognitive function. (Sergey Kohl/Shutterstock) If you’ve ever seen certain mov...
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No matter what we’ve done in the past, we must move forward with one foot in front of the other. (connel/Shutterstock) One of the hardest things to...
