What Is an Effective Treatment Option to Help One Overcome Tobacco Cravings?

Articles, Tobacco / By 12 South Recovery

Attempting to quit smoking tobacco without help can be a major challenge. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug found in a variety of tobacco products. Many individuals have tried to quit and failed due to intense tobacco cravings. Because of intense withdrawal symptoms, it can be incredibly difficult for an individual to discontinue using tobacco […]

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Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Centers Near Mission Viejo, CA

Articles, GEO Blog / By 12 South Recovery

If you or a loved one in Mission Viejo, CA, is seeking help for addiction and mental health issues, you’re not alone. Finding the right treatment center nearby can make all the difference in your journey to recovery. 12 South Recovery, located just a short drive away in Lake Forest, is here to provide you

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How to Limit Enabling Behaviors Toward a Loved One in Addiction Recovery

Articles, Life in Recovery / By 12 South Recovery

As a loved one of someone in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you may feel compelled to support them in any way possible. While there are many things you can do to empower their recovery, you also have to ensure you are minimizing enabling behaviors. Despite the appearance of being helpful, enabling behaviors can

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How Can Group Therapy Help Young LGBTQ+ Adults Build Self-Esteem?

Articles, Therapy / By 12 South Recovery

Many individuals experience the negative effects of social stigma. Group therapy can be an excellent way for young adults facing stigma to build self-esteem. This is especially true for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals who may experience increased anxiety in social situations. Fortunately, group therapy with 12 South Recovery can help.

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Acknowledging the Harms of Recurrent Benzodiazepine Use

Articles, Benzodiazepine, Drug Addiction / By 12 South Recovery

While the spotlight is often placed on the use and abuse of opioids, concerns regarding benzodiazepine use must also be brought to attention. Benzodiazepines create feelings of calmness and are often prescribed to treat short-term insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. Although benzodiazepines are intended for short-term use, many individuals may find themselves engaging in benzodiazepine misuse

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How Can One Successfully Navigate a Dual Diagnosis?

Articles, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health / By 12 South Recovery

It is quite common for individuals to face great confusion after receiving a dual diagnosis from a mental health professional. An individual may first start by questioning whether the onset of their substance abuse was due to their mental health condition. On the other hand, they may wonder if their mental illness was encouraged by

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The Connection Between Substance Use Disorder and Eating Disorders

Articles, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health / By 12 South Recovery

Substance use disorder (SUD) and eating disorders often seem like two separate struggles. One centers around drugs or alcohol. The other focuses on food, weight, or body image. But, research and clinical experience show that these two conditions are deeply connected—often overlapping in ways that complicate diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. At 12 South Recovery, we

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How Can LGBTQIA+ Individuals Cope With Social Anxiety Related to Their Identity?

Articles, Anxiety, Mental Health / By 12 South Recovery

Many LGBTQIA+ individuals struggle with their identity. One reason for this struggle is that they often can’t share their truths with people due to fears of judgment and safety concerns. It is common for individuals who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community to experience intense feelings of social anxiety when meeting new people because they

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The Causes of Dissociative Symptoms

Articles, Mental Health / By 12 South Recovery

Mental health disorders – including substance use disorder (SUD) – can cause various physical and mental symptoms. Some symptoms are caused by substance abuse or chemical imbalances in the brain, while others manifest in an attempt to address the underlying trauma. While often left under-discussed, dissociative symptoms often result from the latter and can be

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Why Shouldn’t Alcohol Be Used for Muting Intrusive Thoughts Associated With OCD?

Articles, Mental Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / By 12 South Recovery

When an individual is living with untreated obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), their intrusive thoughts and compulsive routines and rituals can be quite troubling. To deal with those symptoms, many individuals self-medicate by drinking alcohol daily. While this reaction can be understandable, alcohol may not be the best way to address these symptoms. Choosing addiction and mental

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