While your time in drug and alcohol rehab was highly structured and organized for you, life back in the real world looks very different and all responsibility is on you to manage your substance abuse disorder. It can be scary thinking about adjusting to life sober which is filled with many “what ifs”. However, there…
Inpatient Rehab Success Rates There are many things that you need to consider when it comes to an addiction treatment program. When you’re ready to get on a road to recovery, it’s critical that you take into consideration your own needs when it comes to addiction recovery. There are some people who live in an…
Performance-enhancing drugs (PED) have been used for decades. Famous athletes like Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and many athletes who have competed in Olympic Games that used drugs to enhance athletic performance have made headlines around the globe. In many cases, driven amateur and professional athletes don’t even care about potential side effects, they…
No matter whether you are quitting drinking coffee, stopping smoking cigarettes, or quitting using drugs or drinking alcohol, if you are beginning the process of overcoming addiction, withdrawal symptoms will follow. There are a lot of coping methods that drug addicts can use in order to get through any drug withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal side…
People who have struggled with substances are often encouraged to get back into activities they previously enjoyed, like a form of exercise, or start some new habits that can help them continue in the recovery process. Recovering individuals can take advantage of the physical health benefits of exercise and other related activities. If you are…
Why Mental Health Matters Mental health is just as important as your physical health. Several health disorders are actually linked to stress such as high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Poor mental health can also affect your relationships, work or school productivity, and overall well-being. When dealing with negative situations or…
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes distinct changes in mood, energy, and the ability to function normally, experiencing mania or depression. These are often intense changes that cause uncharacteristic behaviors that last every day, for most of the day, for several days or weeks.
What is Sex Addiction? Sex addiction is a process addiction disorder (addiction to a behavior) in which a person cannot control repeated sexual impulses, resulting in brain changes that lead to addiction. Symptoms of sex addiction include: Intrusive sexual fantasies Repetitive sexual urges and thoughts Compulsive sexual behaviors including voyeurism or exhibitionism A significant preoccupation…
Insomnia During Addiction Treatment Insomnia is one of the most common symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal, especially during early recovery. Drugs and alcohol can negatively impact several neurotransmitters in the brain that are essential for good mental health and for getting a good night’s sleep. There are several substances that can also mess with…
How to Identify the Signs and Patterns of Codependency Codependent relationships are any relationship where one person puts everybody else’s needs ahead of their own. This may be seen in a romantic relationship, a family, or a friendship. Common patterns of codependency that occur between codependent partners or another codependent person include: Compliance – doing…