A trigger is anything–a person, a place, a smell, a sound–that makes you think of using drugs or alcohol. Knowing your triggers will help you develop a plan to manage them. Still, it’s not just about avoiding triggers, but about having a support system in place so you’re less likely to give in to temptation …
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Drug and alcohol addiction, also known as substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder, are currently recognized as chronic mental health issues. As complex diseases that impact both how the brain functions and its overall chemistry, these ailments require professional treatment. Under the Affordable Care Act, private pay health insurance companies are required to pay …
Substance abuse causes dramatic changes in attitudes, relationships, and behaviors, and it’s often paired with adamant denials. Many addicts believe that they have everything under control, and they’ll do all that they can to convince their loved ones as much. Oftentimes, family members battle with denial themselves. They want to believe the best of their …
Enrolling in a rehab treatment program is one of the most effective ways to overcome addiction and achieve sobriety. Getting the chance to receive help from a team of professionals and discover the underlying causes of your addiction can make it possible to have hope for the future. Having a plan of action in place …
Drugs and alcohol can be tough to talk about, but sometimes people need help getting the conversation started. You may be overwhelmed with so many emotions, and don’t know what to say, or you may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms and have no one to talk to. You might be embarrassed or uncomfortable when someone asks …
Recovery is a difficult process. It is a road full of obstacles, and it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In many ways, getting through recovery can feel like walking up a steep hill that never seems to end, but you have to have faith that eventually you …
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Gratitude is a practice that has been shown to improve mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. This practice of being thankful for what you have in life can help create a sense of peace, love, and hope. There are many different ways in which gratitude can be practiced, such as daily journaling or simply writing …
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Struggling with addiction recovery is one of the most common struggles among substance abusers. But why? It’s common for addicts to wonder, “Why am I still struggling?” They may feel angry and resentful when they think of their old lives, or when other people say that addiction recovery is possible. But these thoughts are symptoms …
Anger is one of the most difficult emotions for people to manage in their lives. It can be a response to many different triggers and often starts out as a feeling rather than an emotion. Those who are not emotionally healthy will sometimes use anger as a way to avoid other emotions or feel better …
Addiction is an incredibly disruptive disease. It damages your view of the world, your desire for a better future, and the dynamics between you and your family. If you feel that addiction has made your life completely uncontrollable, finding hope can be challenging. What is the power of hope in your recovery? Hope is much …
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