Although psychological-based interventions and treatments prove extremely helpful for preventing opioid misuse, as evidenced by numerous studies and extensive research, widespread implementation of these treatments requires a large cultural shift towards a biopsychosocial model of treatment. The biopsychosocial model is a way to understand health and illness through biological, psychological, and social aspects. This multifaceted […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Apr
Apr
Opioid overdoses account for over 400,000 deaths between 1999 and 2018. Current statistics indicate that over 100 Americans die every day due to an opioid overdose. Fentanyl is a synthetic or artificially produced opioid available in the US. It is also the drug responsible for over 30,000 overdose deaths in 2018. Fentanyl came about in […]
Addiction, Recovery
Heavy Drinking May Damage Heart Tissue: New Research Supports the Negative Effects of Drinking
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Apr
Apr
New research published by the Journal of the American Heart Association recognizes that consistent heavy alcohol drinking leads to subsequent damage to the heart tissue. There is inadequate research on how alcohol consumption negatively affects heart health in particular, yet previous studies show that heavy drinking increases the risks of many health issues, such as: […]
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Mar
You may be struggling with addiction and your friends are not helping you shake off these unhealthy habits. They make you feel like all of the poor decisions you have made are no big deal. It is important to understand that a true friend will support your recovery instead of bringing you down the dark […]
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Mar
Mar
Instagram likes used to be considered what makes your Instagram account a success. If not enough people like photos of yourself, it can lower your confidence and self-esteem. Instagram removing their likes feature can make the site be all about sharing your photos without worrying about any criticism. The Purpose of Instagram Hiding Likes Instagram […]
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Mar
Mar
While the journey to sobriety is a rewarding one, it can also be very complex to get there. One of the obstacles you may experience during recovery is called “dry drunk syndrome” when you still act drunk even though you are sober. It is best that if you develop dry drunk syndrome to continue on […]
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Mar
Mar
Pink cloud syndrome is the stage during early recovery where you feel confident and excited about your recovery. The problem with the pink cloud phase is that it does not last forever. It is important to learn how to pick yourself through your recovery once this stage is over. The Symptoms of Pink Cloud Phase […]
Addiction, Recovery
Former Editor of Details Magazine Tells His Story of Recovering from Vicodin Addiction
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Mar
Mar
Dan Peres, former editor-in-chief of Details Magazine, battled Vicodin addiction for over a decade. He believes if you saw him, you would never suspect his addiction. Dan Peres decided to break the stigma of his addiction through his memoir to let readers know that even a high-profile man can still experience struggles behind closed doors. […]
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Mar
Mar
You may think that being single is the end of the world when you see all of your friends and relatives in a healthy relationship. The truth is that being single is a great way to get to know who you are instead of who you are with that person. Being single can allow you […]
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Mar
Mar
People with depression feel like no one around them wants them or does not notice them. Sometimes, the smallest gestures can make a big difference. People with depression told The Mighty about surprising ways that they felt loved while struggling with depression. Babysitting Babysitting can be a great way to feel loved by the kids […]
