It started with washing your hands after the restroom and before cooking. Now you wash your hands and use a hand sanitizer as often as possible to ensure no germs are on your skin. It is to the point where you smell your hands to be sure they smell clean even after this process is […]
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If you are seeking recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD), it is essential to understand that healing is possible. Becoming familiar with the wide range of effects that excessive alcohol use can have on your mental, physical, and emotional well-being is imperative to your recovery. You may wonder how long you will experience symptoms of
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The family unit is often the most influential source for growth and development throughout an individual’s life. When one family member is affected by trauma or disease, all other members are also affected. The same can be said when one member has substance use disorder (SUD) or another mental illness. Lasting recovery calls for family
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People with bipolar disorder are not inherently bad or negative people. However, at times they may present behaviors that can be difficult to understand or deal with. This may cause a marriage with bipolar disorder challenging for some. Living day-to-day with bipolar disorder can come with many different challenges. One day an individual may feel
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Preparing to enter treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) can foster feelings of uncertainty and overwhelm. Many people may feel weighed down with the responsibility of choosing the best-fit treatment center. It may be relieving to know that a person doesn’t need to decide alone. With help from a treatment professional and a thorough understanding
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Oftentimes, after successfully completing treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions, an individual may still face challenges. Finding direction in early recovery before dating is one of them. Getting professional support as well as learning helpful strategies to cope with reentering daily life can be extremely beneficial. Practicing self-care, removing toxic
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Most of us have a unique voice inside of our minds that dictates our emotions and behaviors. Substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction can taint this voice, causing us to feel out of control. Rather than learning how to work with that voice, many of us take that voice as fact. It is important to
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Building self-control in recovery helps prevent relapse and supports long-term sobriety. Practice mindfulness, set realistic goals, and create healthy routines to stay focused and resilient.
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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.
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Alcohol and drug addiction affect millions of families every year. Not everyone is ready to enter treatment or commit to lasting abstinence, even when the consequences become evident. Some individuals with this ambivalence may attempt to wean off or cease substance use at home. It is imperative to understand that detoxing from alcohol and other
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