When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it is our instinct sometimes to nag or lecture them about the importance of getting help. Making a loved one feel terrible about themselves will not motivate them to seek treatment and may have the opposite effect. The best way to convince someone to seek treatment […]
Tag Archives: Treatment
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Feb
Feb
We continue to struggle with the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic is making people more susceptible to drug abuse to control their stress. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discovered there were 81,000 overdose deaths between June 2019 and May 2020. By being aware of which addictive drugs have the potential to kill […]
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Jan
Jan
Just recently, Measure 110 of the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative was approved, making the punishment of non-commercial possession of a controlled substance a maximum fine of $100. Furthermore, individuals receiving this punishment will be sent to rehab instead of jail. With many states and countries growing in favor of decriminalizing drugs, there are […]
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Jan
Jan
All you may want when you know something is wrong is confirmation from someone else that what you are experiencing is real, especially regarding mental health. Mental health is typically surrounded by stigmas that often cause people to doubt their own experiences. Getting a confirmation in the form of a diagnosis can be relieving for […]
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Dec
Dec
The word “addict” has been around since the 1500s and comes from the Latin word “addictus,” meaning “assigned, surrendered.” The way we talk about addiction is changing, which means that the word needs to change, as well. Dictionary.com has recently updated the definition of “addict” in order to destigmatize people who are suffering from addiction. […]
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Dec
Dec
You may be nervous about going to a treatment facility due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases. The idea of going outside the house is giving everyone anxiety. However, your addiction recovery and mental health are important, especially with the impact of the pandemic. If you are considering getting help for addiction to drugs […]
02
Dec
Dec
The “one day at a time” philosophy is taught at 12-Step meetings as a reminder to commit to staying sober each day. Because it is known that there is no cure for alcoholism, the best that can be done is achieving sobriety for the next 24 hours. A new brain imaging study done by Yale […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
02
Nov
Nov
You may be using alcohol or drugs to self-medicate an underlying mental illness. Some people have a “dual diagnosis” of mental illness and addiction; often, addiction begins as a means to self-medicate. You may have struggled with anxiety and found that alcohol “calms your nerves.” You might have had difficulty staying awake during the day […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the least mentioned effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the impact it is having on people in recovery. Fear or exposure to COVID-19, the need for social distancing and regulations around safe interactions have made it difficult for those in outpatient programs or who attend recovery meetings to access the support they need […]
