When someone in recovery feels there is no way to deal with powerful emotions, they may get anxious or sad. These feelings typically begin in detox and can continue throughout one’s recovery. There may also be feelings of guilt or shame about their past behaviors and actions. Thankfully, there are several effective coping strategies available […]
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Pain management in addiction recovery is complicated and requires strong collaboration between the patient and their doctor to reduce complications. Many men and women who suffer from substance addiction problems also suffer from pain, ranging from acute injury pain to chronic pain. Pain and Addiction Treatment Complications Whether taking illicit substances or alcohol, any addictive […]
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The effects of alcohol and drug abuse are devastating to the human body. During your recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction, you must address your diet. The right foods are essential for the body’s regeneration and maintenance of health. When you abuse alcohol and drugs, you may: Consume less food (except with marijuana) Choose foods that […]
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Once the addiction recovery process begins, you will be coping with a wide range of emotions, including shame and guilt. However, accepting your mistakes and forgiving yourself for them has the power to turn you into someone more incredible than you were before. Self-forgiveness is a powerful tool for dealing with destructive emotions and is […]
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It might be challenging to return to everyday life after completing addiction treatment. After all, you’ve just been through a significant metamorphosis. You have faced your addiction head-on and achieved abstinence. You’ve developed coping mechanisms and acquired new abilities that will aid you in making healthy decisions in the real world. While it’s essential to remain […]
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It takes a lot of effort to recover from addiction. If you ask anyone who is actively recovering at any level, they will tell you that it takes a great deal of focus, dedication, and resilience. You must conquer hurdles from time to time, and it is natural to feel exhausted or burned out after […]
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Binge drinking is a growing problem in the United States, particularly among college students. While even a single binge-drinking episode can have substantial health consequences for someone, regular binge drinking can be hazardous and have various long- and short-term effects. It’s challenging to live with alcohol abuse or addiction on one’s own, especially when it leads to […]
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If you want to stop substance abuse, it is essential to have a positive social connection. Individuals are more prone to relapse, may have exacerbated symptoms of depression, and are far more likely to drop out of treatment early when working on recovery alone. With the right amount of effort, the rewards can be twofold: […]
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You may have heard of the term “polysubstance abuse,” but unsure of exactly what it means. The answer to what polysubstance abuse is simple: it is the abuse of more than one substance at one time. Using more than one substance intensifies the effects of the drugs or alcohol which you are using. Polysubstance abuse can also occur […]
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People on the outside looking in at their loved one experiencing alcohol or drug addiction often become exasperated by their behavior. A period of abstinence can be swiftly followed by binges, characterized by chaotic and selfish behavior. However, what is sometimes not apparent for the people witnessing this is that the person acting this way […]
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