Author Archives: Alta Loma

Are Binge Drinkers Drinking More Because of COVID-19?

Are Binge Drinkers Drinking More Because of COVID-19?

With the stress of potential loss of income, unemployment, and increased social isolation, people have increased binge drinking at home during the pandemic. A new study by UTHealth School of Public Health says the longer people stay at home, the greater the increase in binge drinking. By recognizing you have a problem, the better the […]

The Importance of Gratitude in Addiction Recovery

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With the new year starting, it is essential to be grateful to be able to experience 2021. However, it is not just the new year that should prompt you to practice gratitude. Gratitude can be beneficial in your recovery, as well. Gratitude is critical for those in recovery because it reminds you of how far […]

The Impact of COVID-19 on Addiction

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COVID-19 stormed the world in March 2020, forcing many countries to enforce a country-wide lockdown. Now, ten months later, the impact of this global pandemic is still being felt by those in addiction recovery. A rise in relapses has occurred since the start of the pandemic, and they are still happening all over the United […]

How Stressed Are Americans Right Now?

The year 2020 has been known as a year of anxiety because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the election, and the racial justice and police violence issues. This left many Americans on edge in regards to their lives and the country as a whole. Remedy Review took a look at the statistics of the anxiety Americans […]

The Role of Grief in Addiction

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Everyone has their reasons for why they struggle with addiction, often being very personal and deeply emotional. However, one of the most common underlying causes of addiction is grief. When someone goes through grief, they are often looking for something to make the pain go away. Without proper coping mechanisms, individuals will often turn to […]

How Does Long-Acting Antipsychotic Therapy and CBT Help Those with Schizophrenia?

|How Does Long-Acting Antipsychotic Therapy and CBT Help Those with Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that can affect the way you think, feel, and behave. Those affected may appear to lose touch with reality which can be hard for family and friends. A new study has shown that antipsychotic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy can increase cognition and functioning for people suffering from this […]

The Role of Victim Mentality in Addiction

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In recovery, people often learn the specific behaviors that allowed their addiction to continue and then learn how to overcome them. One of these behaviors is a victim mentality, as many individuals struggling with addiction often place themselves in the victim role and blame others for their misfortunes. Learning more about this mentality and its […]

How is Loneliness in Youth Affecting Mental Health?

How is Loneliness in Youth Affecting Mental Health?

Youth are likely to experience higher rates of anxiety and depression during and after COVID-19 isolation. But did you know they can carry that anxiety into adult life? A new review in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry says that children and young people who are experiencing mental health issues […]

Understanding the Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and a Panic Attack

Understanding the Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and a Panic Attack

In most discussions about mental health regarding anxiety, you may have heard the terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack.” These terms are often used interchangeably as if they describe the same thing, and while they are very similar, they are two different things. Understanding the differences between panic attacks and anxiety attacks can help you […]

Why Do People with Mental Illness and Addiction Struggle Making Healthy Decisions?

Why Do People with Mental Illness and Addiction Struggle Making Healthy Decisions?

Addiction and mental illnesses can make it hard for you to make the right choices. Many mental illnesses feature problems with thinking and comprehension. By going into treatment for addiction as well as mental illness, you will learn how to make the right decisions effectively.  The Complexity of Simple Decisions We may never know what […]