Too many people still see a diagnosis of substance use disorder as a personal failing. Despite decades of research, it still appears that the average person views addiction as something they did to themselves. In reality, substance use disorder has many of the same characteristics as other recognized mental...
Mental illnesses can be debilitating and impair a person’s functioning. This often creates challenges in work performance, family life, and social interactions. Many people with this disorder need to take time off work for appointments, treatment, or to recover from a depressive episode. They may request accommodations, so they...
Cocaine is a potent stimulant derived from the leaves of the coca plant. This drug has a high potential for addiction, and abusing it can impact people's health, relationships, finances and overall well-being. Here’s what you need to know about cocaine use. How Does Cocaine Affect the Brain and...
Quitting any drug after prolonged use can be challenging, especially if you’ve made it a habit. Once you start relying on marijuana as a coping mechanism to help you relax or face life’s daily stressors and challenges, you may encounter unpleasant, unexpected withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop...
Learning to become more mindful by directing your focus inward can benefit your mental health in numerous ways. If you’ve never meditated before, addiction recovery is an excellent opportunity to start this time-honored practice. There are many ways to meditate and get in touch with yourself. Here are our...
Cocaine is a dangerous drug made infamous by its role in various celebrity overdose deaths, but you don’t have to be famous to develop a dependence on cocaine and experience devastating physical, mental, financial and social problems. A worsening substance abuse disorder can erode your well-being and quality of...
According to CDC stats, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., across all genders and most races and ethnicities. Annually, we can attribute one in every four deaths to cardiovascular disease. In observation of American Heart Month, what should you know about the link between...
One of the most prevalent reasons people organize post-work happy hours or pour themselves a glass of wine with dinner is to help them unwind. In small quantities, alcohol can provide a short-term sense of stress relief because it is a depressant that alters the balance of neurotransmitters in...
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....
When it comes to addiction treatment, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Your pattern of alcohol abuse can vary in the amount of disruption it brings to your life and the lives of those around you. You may need to seek treatment for a co-occurring disorder such as PTSD or...
Alcohol is by far the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. It’s legal for adults over the age of 21, and its widespread social acceptance means that many are able to hide that they have a problem. However, there’s no denying that the dangers of this...
Addiction is so pervasive and all-consuming that it dominates our thoughts, emotions and behaviors until our lives are totally overtaken. One of the most destructive effects it can have is eradicating our sense of compassion and empathy. We become so consumed, obsessed even, with the subject of our addictions...
When we’re struggling with our addictions, many of us find ourselves in the most vulnerable place we’ll ever experience in our lives. We tend to fear this vulnerability as a sign of weakness, and when we’re feeling weak, we’re inclined to reject the love and support other people are...
Addiction takes over not only our lives but the lives of everyone who cares about us. It causes our loved ones to be consumed with worry and fear about our safety and wellbeing. They might stage an intervention, give an ultimatum, or distance themselves altogether. We tend to think...
Struggling with addiction and mental health issues can leave us feeling totally alone, isolated and hopeless. We feel alone in our pain. We don’t think anyone understands the depth of our emotions. We struggle to understand how we feel, let alone verbalize and communicate it with other people. When...
Our addictions are often fueled by our inner feelings of self-worth – how we feel about and perceive ourselves, what we feel we deserve, how much we think we’re worth. Very often we feel unworthy and undeserving, of love, happiness and success, of having the lives we want. We...
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