We’re all looking for ways to be healthier and help strengthen our body’s natural line of defense against illness, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. While practicing social distancing and good hygiene remain the best ways to protect you from coronavirus, several lifestyle changes can help strengthen your immune system...
If you’ve ever justified your drinking or drug use by claiming that these substances help you tap into your creative side, you aren’t alone. From Vincent van Gogh to Kurt Cobain, many of the world’s most creatively gifted people have famously struggled with addiction. The idea that drugs and...
When you’re quarantining at home and coping with the new realities of living amid a global pandemic, it’s hard not to start spiraling. The uncertainties of the COVID-19 crisis – and the fact that there’s no end in sight – have created uniquely challenging circumstances. Incorporating mindful practices into...
Mental Health America has designated May as Mental Health Month, and has led this annual observation since 1949. Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are extremely prevalent in American society, with an estimated one in five people experiencing symptoms of mental illness at some point in their...
The coronavirus pandemic has created higher-than-average stress levels in our daily lives, as our routines have significantly shifted to accommodate the need for self-quarantine and social distancing. Every day, you’re doing your part to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from the spread of illness, but the long-term anxiety and worry associated...
Across the nation, millions of people are observing safer-at-home directives to keep themselves and those they care about from contracting and spreading a potentially lethal virus. However, if you live with family members or roommates, the need to remain in your home during the coronavirus pandemic has likely created...
Have you been feeling more anxious, stressed out or irritable lately? Whether your favorite pastimes have been postponed indefinitely, or you are now trying to juggle new responsibilities such as homeschooling your children, we’re all adjusting to the “new normal” forced upon us by coronavirus. During challenging times, your outlook...
News about coronavirus is inescapable. Most communities around the world have now banned large public gatherings, and formerly jam-packed destinations such as Times Square, the Las Vegas Strip and St. Mark’s Square have become virtual ghost towns. Within the past month, major sports leagues have suspended their seasons, schools...
It’s common to encounter hurdles on the road to recovery. One of these is shame, as our society puts a tremendous stigma on addicts. Though you may wish you could change the past, dwelling on your mistakes will only prevent you from moving forward. Addiction does not define you....
If you’ve ever been injured or sick and received a prescription for a drug such as codeine, Vicodin or morphine, you have taken opioids. This class of drugs derives from the opium poppy and has caused a nationwide epidemic because of its addictive nature. Why are opioids so powerfully...
One of the most challenging facets of addiction is that the disease affects not only the person living with substance misuse issues, but also everyone around them. If you’re a family member or friend of a person with a drug or alcohol problem, you’re probably sad to see them...
Alcohol and anxiety are two of the most prevalent health disorders in the U.S., so it shouldn’t surprise you to learn there is a connection between the two. People with anxiety often drink as a coping mechanism to help mute their symptoms, which is why they are more likely...
When you imagine a person with a drinking or drug problem, you probably picture someone younger – perhaps a college student or a young professional who maintains an active social life. However, addiction in older adults is a growing problem in the U.S. today. This issue is partly because...
Shame and addiction go hand in hand. Even years into their sobriety, some people still carry a strong stigma of having lost part of their lives to the cycle of addiction. But even if guilt and shame are part of your healing process, you don’t have to let them...
Declaring your independence from drugs and alcohol will represent a significant turning point in your life. Many people who achieve lifelong sobriety will tell you that they are happier than they’ve ever been before. However, if you’re currently living in active addiction, you may not understand how freeing getting...
Realizing you have developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be frightening. You might feel powerless, as if you don’t know where to turn. Fortunately, there are resources to help you, including your family and friends. If you’re ready to enter addiction treatment, you shouldn’t try to go...
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