The opioid epidemic has been evolving in the United States since the 1990s when increasing amounts of opioids were being prescribed to patients. Overdose deaths have been steadily rising as a result since 1999. However, each state has been affected differently and taken preventative measures to help slow the epidemic. In Texas, the Attorney General […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Mar
Mar
You may have made it your goal to achieve sobriety, but feel like it is too much of a challenge because of the COVID-19 limitations. COVID-19 has brought about less social interaction, more stress, and fewer health services. To maintain sobriety during the pandemic, it is important to avoid situations where you feel tempted to […]
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Feb
Feb
Active addiction can leave you feeling drained, depressed, and even hopeless. Recovery has ups and downs that can also lead to emotional strain and feelings of hopelessness. While these feelings can be overwhelming, it is essential to remember that you are never a lost cause or unable to heal. When you feel hopeless, it merely […]
Mental Health, Treatment
Why is it Important for People with Disabilities to Seek Individualized Treatment?
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Feb
Feb
A disability is when a person’s mind or body prevents them from taking part in one or more major activities. When disabilities worsen over time or stop you from an activity you enjoyed, it can lead to severe mental health symptoms and using drugs or alcohol to cope. If you have a disability, it is […]
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Feb
Feb
After experiencing the pain from addiction, you are probably ready for positive changes in your life in recovery. When you begin to feel the positive benefits of recovery, it is understandable to want to live in them. However, you must remember not to avoid any negative or other complex emotions that come your way. Many […]
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Feb
Feb
Mondays can be hard on your mental health because you are aware they are the start of another work week. When you have a weekend of freedom and relaxation, your stress comes back up as soon as you have to go to work. To avoid Monday stress, it is best to find things to look […]
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Feb
Feb
People see a therapist for many reasons. It can be for things like struggling with addiction, mental health issues, going through trauma, or every day worries. No matter what the reason is, it is important to speak to a therapist if something is troubling you so you can live your life to the fullest and […]
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Feb
Feb
Alcohol use can lead to flushed cheeks and sweating. This can make you feel warmer as a result of your blood vessels widening and you may feel you are wrapped in a “beer blanket.”. If alcohol is making you think you are feeling warmer, this can be very dangerous — you can be at risk […]
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Feb
Feb
When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it is our instinct sometimes to nag or lecture them about the importance of getting help. Making a loved one feel terrible about themselves will not motivate them to seek treatment and may have the opposite effect. The best way to convince someone to seek treatment […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever been looking at recovery quotes or spaces and seen the phrase “good vibes only?” If you have been to a recovery space in the last year, you have most likely seen this posted. However, even with its good intentions, “good vibes only” actually rests in a place of toxic positivity. Feeling happy […]
