In the age of selfies, photo-sharing apps, and new technologies, everyone seems to engage with social media in some way. You can find people of various ages, genders, backgrounds, and more using multiple social media apps. While this is harmless when used in healthy ways, using social media for too long and for the wrong […]
14
Apr
Apr
When it comes to alcoholism, many individuals often picture what they see portrayed in movies and mainstream media. This portrayal typically involves an older man stumbling home with no connections to his family, unable to hold down a job, and consistently spending money on booze. However, individuals struggling with alcoholism often do not fit into […]
13
Apr
Apr
Normally when someone is struggling with addiction, they also have an underlying mental illness. They may not even be aware they have it until a therapist diagnoses them. Mental illness and substance abuse tend to go hand-in-hand because you may be abusing drugs to calm down your mental illness symptoms, or you have a mental […]
Intrusive thoughts occur in the majority of human beings, but for some, they can be more persistent and troubling. Persistent intrusive thoughts can be especially prevalent if you are currently recovering from addiction. Knowing how to manage these thoughts can help your healing journey and keep you on the path to recovery. Next time you […]
11
Apr
Apr
There are a variety of treatment centers for addiction recovery treatment, but they all work differently. You want to make sure that you find one that will work best for your needs. Knowing what red flags to look out for when picking a treatment center, you will get the quality of care you need to […]
10
Apr
Apr
Managing money is challenging when you are in recovery. Trying to get your finances in order can trigger you to relapse to relieve the stress. Because money management is an essential life skill that cannot be ignored, learning how to budget, spend, and save responsibility can prevent your chances of relapsing. Stay Away From Credit […]
10
Apr
Apr
If you are a man that has struggled with mental health in the past, you have most likely heard the phrase “man up.” You may hear this come from a friend, family member, coworker, or someone else in your life that isn’t comfortable seeing men be vulnerable. With all of the stigma surrounding mental health, […]
09
Apr
Apr
Opioid painkillers are highly addictive forms of medicine. People who use prescription opioids develop addiction not just from their prescriptions but from taking them from family members or friends. By finding out what to do when you are to take opioids for an injury or illness, you can better your chances of being safe from […]
09
Apr
Apr
It is no secret that drug abuse and addiction have drastic physical consequences on a person’s life. However, some of these consequences go unnoticed due to how they affect the body. One such repercussion of drug abuse is memory loss. Many that experience memory loss do not realize they are even struggling with it; this […]
08
Apr
Apr
“Leave It to Beaver” was a family sitcom in the late 1950s about the shenanigans a little boy goes through with his family. Known for being family-friendly and straight-laced, you may find it hard to believe that there was once an episode that tackled alcoholism. This “Leave It to Beaver” episode can teach us how […]
