Here is everything you need to know about how to stay sober during the holidays. The best things you can do are familiarize yourself with seasonal triggers and plan how to cope with them effectively to avoid relapse. Read on to identify triggers and make a plan. The holiday season is a time of good … Read more
Everyone knows about the health benefits of exercise. It helps keep muscles and bones strong, controls weight, and improves balance and flexibility. But not everyone realizes working out also offers several mental health benefits, too. Numerous studies highlight the link between regular physical activity and mental health. An occasional walk is good for the soul, … Read more
If you’re still using, Alcohol Relapse also may loom large in your mind, and you may ask yourself if it is worth going through the daunting process of withdrawal and addiction recovery if you’re likely to relapse again after a few months. If you’re early in your addiction recovery journey, it can still sometimes feel … Read more
What Is SMART Recovery? Traditional 12-step programs have helped millions of people get and stay sober, but not everyone is comfortable with the religious or spiritual perspective of the 12-step philosophies. Many people seeking addiction treatment do not necessarily connect with a “higher power,” or perhaps they simply prefer to keep their religious views private. … Read more
Mental health issues are common among people who suffer from alcohol abuse and addiction. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 50% of people with an addiction like alcohol use disorder will also experience a mental illness at some point in their lives, and vice versa. Many people who are ready to quit … Read more
Mental Health illness refers to a wide range of conditions affecting mood, behavior, and thinking. The term includes substance use disorder, eating disorders, and other process addictions. Everyone has moments of feeling down, confused, or fearful. People with a mental disorder experience their symptoms all the time without relief until the problem is discovered and … Read more
No matter where the stress comes from, some people turn to drugs, alcohol, or other behavior like gambling to deal with it. A drink or two might bring short-term relief, but turning to substances regularly is how stress can create addiction. Everyone feels stress every day. It’s stress that gets you out of bed to … Read more
Lucemyra is one of the drugs that have been FDA approved for assisting with opioid withdrawal. However, it is not approved as a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Instead, it is part of a broader management plan that may include other medications, psychological support, and other evidence-based therapies. But is Lycremya addictive? Is there … Read more
Alcohol addiction can have a severe impact on a person’s physical health, and that includes brain health. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), otherwise known as wet brain or wet brain syndrome, is one example of the damage caused by alcohol use disorder. According to the National Organization of Rare Disorders, most individuals who develop wet brain syndrome … Read more
According to the Recovery Research Institute, over 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from a substance abuse disorder. It’s estimated that nearly one in every four adults living with a mental health disorder also suffers from a substance use disorder. These disorders can include (but aren’t limited to): ● Anxiety ● Depression ● Personality … Read more
Many people have felt the effects of substance use disorder. Whether the person using substances or a family member, it can be hard to know when you should be worried or feel you could overreacting. You may be wondering, “Are they abusing their prescription?” Or maybe you’ve noticed some changes in their behavior. Let’s take … Read more
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