Binge drinking is a dangerous habit, and the CDC says binge drinking is “the most common, costly, deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the U.S.” Daily drinking is also just as dangerous because if you have one drink a day, it can still bring about harm to your body that can build up over time […]
Monthly Archives: March 2021
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Alcohol withdrawal can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms like tremors, headaches, and nausea. Even though it is rare to die from alcohol withdrawal, it can still happen if you experience delirium tremens. To safely detox, it is important to detox under medical supervision and to call a doctor immediately as soon as you experience […]
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Tough events like the global pandemic, political and civil tensions, and even natural disasters can trigger negative feelings. Unfortunately, people such as veterans use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with these feelings and are unable to cope with exercise, hobbies, and family. Veterans need to seek treatment even during these confusing times […]
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When someone you know and love struggles with addiction, it is natural to want to help them. However, many family members and other close individuals to the person struggling often help in ways that enable the addiction rather than get them out of it. Understanding the difference between enabling and helping can help you give […]
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Hallucinogens are known to alter your reality and give you a different perspective; this is because of their immediate effect on the prefrontal cortex. If you have used hallucinogens before, you are most likely aware that these effects are often short-lived and over in a couple of hours. However, during this time, you can experience […]
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The pandemic has made it hard to form human connections with people in person as you want to be cautious of your health. When you are in recovery, you need a support group to lean on and it does not help when COVID-19 has restricted in-person meetings. Telehealth counseling provider Lionrock has incorporated cooking classes […]
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Addiction often takes away time with your children that you wish you could get back. It can also strain the relationship you have with your children due to not being the parent you could have or should have been. However, there are ways to improve your parental relationship with your children following your addiction. If […]
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When you begin recovering from addiction, you must learn how to let go of your past life, past mistakes, and past ways of thinking. You must also let go of the way you think things should be in order to move forward. While letting go doesn’t mean you will be losing who you are as […]
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While you are in recovery, you most likely have a lot on your mind. It is natural to have anxiety about your past and future, especially when your sobriety is at risk. However, having these rapid thoughts can place you in more jeopardy than you realize. Overthinking in recovery can lead you to relapse if […]
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It creates confusion for you when you see your sibling dealing with substance abuse and one of your parents is enabling your sibling’s addiction. Since these conversations can get very emotional, you may feel the need to step aside for a moment when telling your parents how to better handle the situation. While it may […]
