What Not to Say to Someone Struggling With Addiction

What Not to Say to Someone Struggling With Addiction

When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it is only natural to want to empathize with them and say things that you think will make them feel better. However, without proper knowledge of addiction and what your loved one is going through, you may end up saying something that does more harm than […]

What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Doodling?

|What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Doodling?

Doodling is when you make spontaneous marks with your pen or pencil to help yourself think. While we may be used to doodling unconsciously, it can also be done mindfully to help you relax and concentrate on the present moment. Doodling can get your creative juices flowing and help your mind be at ease for […]

How Has COVID-19 Led to a Rise in Mental Health Disorders?

How Has COVID-19 Led to a Rise in Mental Health Disorders?

The COVID-19 disease has been very contagious this year. New research has shown that one in five people diagnosed with COVID-19 is also diagnosed with a mental illness like anxiety, depression, or insomnia within three months. Addressing your mental health issues is one of the most important things you can do while you are tackling […]

Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion

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Why are Texas College Students Drinking Less But Smoking More?

Why are Texas College Students Drinking Less But Smoking More?

The good news is new research from Texas State University says that more than a quarter of young adults are not drinking at all. The bad news is marijuana use is still climbing. By understanding the alcohol and marijuana trends of youth, we can use that knowledge to encourage addiction recovery. Breaking Away From Stereotypical […]

The Process of Recovery: Little Steps Make a Difference

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After struggling with addiction or mental illness for some time, it is understandable to want recovery to be an event that occurs quickly. Many individuals even treat recovery as a single event that helps them heal and move on with their life. However, this is not how recovery works. Recovery is a step by step […]

What are the Dangers of Mixing Alcohol with Percocet?

What are the Dangers of Mixing Alcohol with Percocet?

Percocet is a medication prescribed for pain relief. If you take this mix of oxycodone and acetaminophen in large amounts and combine it with alcohol, the acetaminophen in Percocet can lead to liver damage. This is one of many reasons it is important to go into treatment for alcoholism to prevent any further complications from […]

Statements to Help Cope With Painful Flashbacks

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When you experience flashbacks related to past trauma or other painful experiences, it can be challenging to get through them. Flashbacks often occur in those that have experienced past events that may have negatively impacted them and serve as a way for the brain to process what happened. Flashbacks will continue to come back until […]

How Can Drug Use Affect Your Eyes?

How Can Drug Use Affect Your Eyes?

There are many side effects when you are addicted to drugs like nausea, mood changes, aggression, lack of sleep, loss of coordination, and more. The way a person’s eyes look can show others just how deep someone is in their addiction. By going into treatment for drug addiction, you can not only protect your eyes […]

What “Getting Sober” Really Means

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When you decide to get sober, you most likely think that you are merely stopping drug or alcohol use and ridding your body of toxins. While this is a significant part of the recovery process, you will also have to unlearn all of the negative traits and behaviors that resulted from addiction. Getting sober can […]