When recovering from active addiction, many people only think about the various therapies you go through that help heal the underlying causes. However, reviving your physical strength is just as important to the recovery process. There are numerous benefits of regaining your physical health and strength, and by understanding them, you can be motivated to […]
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It is a well-known fact that methamphetamine use has severe physical effects on the body. However, many people do not know the extent of these effects. Instead, they brush them aside as “nothing to worry about ” as they descend further into addiction. However, meth has a severe impact on the body, especially cognitive […]
Inhalant abuse and addiction are widespread, but they can be challenging to detect. This is because its effects are short-term, making it difficult to spot someone actively using the substances. Though it may be challenging to determine whether or not a person is using inhalants, it is not impossible. You can still get someone […]
The term “functioning alcoholic” is common, with individuals inside and outside of the addiction recovery sphere hearing it at least once in their lives. However, noticing signs of functioning alcoholism within yourself can be more challenging. Because the typical functioning alcoholic still maintains their daily tasks and responsibilities while excessively drinking, they may believe they […]
Your body tends to respond to its thoughts; for example, if you think you are hungry, your stomach may start to growl. While depression is considered a mental health disorder, there are many ways that depression can affect our bodies physically. It is essential to be physically and mentally healthy, which starts with receiving treatment […]
A disability is when a person’s mind or body prevents them from taking part in one or more major activities. When disabilities worsen over time or stop you from an activity you enjoyed, it can lead to severe mental health symptoms and using drugs or alcohol to cope. If you have a disability, it is […]
Alcohol use can lead to flushed cheeks and sweating. This can make you feel warmer as a result of your blood vessels widening and you may feel you are wrapped in a “beer blanket.”. If alcohol is making you think you are feeling warmer, this can be very dangerous — you can be at risk […]
When many people enter rehab, they often go in with the mindset that they are “quitting alcohol” or “losing drugs,” but this is not correct. Going in with this perspective can be damaging to your overall willingness to recover. Rather than focusing on what you lose by getting sober, think about what there is to […]
Even though depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, it is still misunderstood. One of the subtle symptoms of depression is fatigue, which affects more than 90% of people with depression. If you have been feeling a lack of energy, where it is hard for you to wake up in the morning […]
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