Choosing a mental health care provider is a big decision. You want to be sure that the program will meet your needs and help you reach your goals, but it can be difficult to know this right off the bat. During your first appointment, don’t be afraid to ask questions to determine if a mental […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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The fallout of the opioid crisis has already put Purdue Pharma and Insys Therapeutics into bankruptcy. Some of the nation’s biggest companies are facing uncertainty during the pandemic, including CVS, Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, and Walgreens. These companies are struggling with the manufacture and sales of prescription opioids while still trying to provide medicine and […]
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Nearly everyone has regrets. We all have likely made a mistake in the past that makes us think, “What if I had done something differently?” or “Why was I so stupid?” We might hang on to our past and beat ourselves up over things we cannot change. We might stay stuck in this mental space, […]
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Willingness is when you are willing to do something out of choice and not because someone forced you. This is an important quality to have when you are in recovery. By being willing to get yourself into recovery, you would prefer to embrace this change instead of fighting it. Why People Lack Willingness in Recovery […]
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When you are struggling with addiction and mental illness, you might be stuck in your head. You may have a difficult time getting out of your own thinking. You may feel overwhelmed by your own thoughts or distressed by what you are feeling. While you’re in recovery, you may need to learn to get out […]
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Alcohol can ruin your physical and mental health when it gets out of control. While you may think you are feeling good temporarily, you could also be feeling sluggish, pass out easily, and deal with a number of health issues. By knowing the benefits of abstaining from drinking, you will have more of an urge […]
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Volunteer work can benefit both the person accepting help and the one offering help. When you volunteer, you can find purpose in giving your time and talent to others. Finding purpose in recovery can help you maintain your sobriety and mental wellness. You can find purpose by helping others and building connections within your community. […]
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When it comes to addiction recovery, it isn’t always easy to know what kind of treatment is right for you. More options are popping up every day, from specialized programs that target the needs of niche groups to those tailored toward specific addictions, but the underlying principles are often the same despite these differences. One […]
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When you are starting out in recovery from addiction, you may need to learn some new healthy habits that can curb your addiction. When you are learning new ways to approach life, you might benefit from having a structure to build your new routine; you need time to learn new habits. While in treatment, you […]
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Alcohol is one of the most consumable drugs in the world, as you can legally buy alcoholic beverages in stores, as well as restaurants and bars. According to the American Liver Foundation, up to 35% of people develop alcoholic hepatitis, where the liver is inflamed as a result of drinking alcohol. To prevent irreversible damage […]
