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    Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers

    Welcome to the First Step If you’re reading this, you’re already on the path to recovery. It’s a tough journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At 12…

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  • Words 'be kind' on speckled background, promoting compassion and empathy while coping with the stigmas of substance use disorder (SUD)

    Coping With the Stigmas of SUD

    Unfortunately, uninformed stigmas of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) are common. Most people do not understand that addiction is a chronic disease, not a moral weakness or compromised willpower. It is caused by significant changes in an individual’s brain structure. This makes it incredibly hard for an individual to stop using drugs and alcohol.…

  • Close-up of chess pieces during strategic gameplay with blurred thinker in background, symbolizing the complex decision-making involved in understanding bipolar disorder and addiction.

    Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

    Bipolar disorder and substance use disorder (SUD) often co-occur. There are several reasons for this occurrence. It is common for a person with a mental health condition to self-treat with certain substances. Thus, this can often lead to addiction. Additionally, SUD can lead to an increased likelihood of an individual developing a mental health condition…

  • Therapist and client engaged in a one-on-one counseling session in a calm, plant-filled room, representing support for self-medicating behaviors linked to addiction

    What Does Self-Medicating Have to Do With Addiction?

    There are many reasons why people use drugs. Some use them to ease curiosity or social pressures. Others use them to self-medicate. Recreational drug use, regardless of the reason, poses risks. Self-medicating practices bring about challenges throughout treatment and recovery, though. It is essential to understand what self-medicating is and what it has to do…

  • Young woman sitting in front of glowing retro TVs in neon-lit room, symbolizing media influence and the glamorization of alcohol and drug use in society

    How Is Alcohol and Drug Use Glorified in Society?

    Society often glorifies alcohol and drug use through media and pop culture, masking the real dangers and fueling addiction among teens and young adults.

  • Support group with women offering comfort to a peer, illustrating emotional support in dual diagnosis treatment

    What Is a Dual Diagnosis?

    Individuals with a mental health disorder are particularly vulnerable to developing substance use disorders (SUDs) and vice versa. The presence of both a mental health disorder and SUD is referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.  Prevalence rates for dual diagnoses remain high, affecting nearly half of those with mental illness or SUD.…

  • Two teenage girls sitting on a car roof by the water, reflecting outdoors, symbolizing teenage mental health and peer influence

    What Are the Risk Factors for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder in Teens?

    Adolescence is a developmental period that begins at the onset of puberty and carries into young adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. This period is a time of immense transition, especially as children begin to reach their teenage years. As so, teenagers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues.  As a parent of a teenager,…

  • Cross-section model of the human brain showing internal structure affected by substance use disorder

    How Does Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Affect the Brain?

    Substance use disorders (SUDs) are complex disorders of the brain, with addiction being the most severe form of SUD. These disorders range in severity and intensity, affecting every individual differently. However, what all SUDs have in common is that they affect an individual’s brain and behavior in long-lasting ways.  While it is often common knowledge…

  • A son turns his back to his dad and covers his ears with his hands. Not wanting to listen to his dad lecture him about his drug use.

    What Are the 4 Stages of Addiction?

    Discover how addiction progresses as we take a look at the four stages of addiction and what they entail in this insightful guide from 12 South Recovery.

  • An upset woman contemplates how to help her husband who is addicted to alcohol and drinking in the background.

    How to Help Someone You Love Who Has an Addiction

    Is your loved one struggling with substance abuse, but you don’t know what to do? Discover healthy ways to help someone with an addiction in this guide.

  • A woman struggling with co-occurring substance abuse and clinical depression drinks alcohol and smokes a cigarette in her home.

    Why Mental Health Disorders Co-Occur With Substance Abuse

    Why do mental health disorders and substance use disorders occur together? Uncover the link between the two and contact 12 South Recovery for support today.

  • Man struggling with co-occurring addiction and mental health problems looks sad with hands on head, resting elbows on table as he stares at a spilled pill bottle of drugs.

    The Big Role of Mental Health in Addiction & Recovery

    Over 20 Million Americans struggling with co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health Issues. Learn more about dual diagnosis and how it is treated.

  • An over-worked woman dealing with a lot of stress takes a break to meditate while coworkers hold out work papers - symbolizing tips for dealing with stress.

    12 Tips to Cope with Stress in Recovery

    If you’re trying to stay sober, being able to cope with daily stressors effectively could be the difference between maintaining sobriety and falling back into old habits. Here are 12 great tips for managing daily stress in recovery.

  • A pair of gloved hands analyzes a brain with the text "What are Addictive Personalities?"

    Top Signs of Addictive Personalities Contributing to Substance Abuse

    Addictive personalities can manifest in many ways, but when it leads to substance abuse, there can be negative and even life-threatening consequences.

  • Man at the airport with suitcase headed to out of state rehab

    7 Reasons Out-Of-State Drug Rehab Makes Sense

    Getting help for alcohol or drug addiction is hard, but going to out-of-state drug rehab comes with some advantages. We’ll go over seven reasons why a facility out of state may be your best choice.

  • A man sits with others during group therapy while receiving treatment for his PTSD.

    PTSD and Addiction

    Do you or a loved one suffer from PTSD or addiction? Understand how these disorders affect each other, how they impact treatment, and how to get help.

  • woman running through a park with the phrase "exercise and addiction recovery" showcasing how exercise can help you in your addiction recovery.

    Will Exercise Help You in Your Addiction Recovery?

    Exercise has the power to positively impact our well-being and overall health. But did you know it can also be hugely helpful for addiction recovery treatment?

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