You may have realized that your alcohol or drug use has spiraled out of control and has impacted your life in negative ways. Your friends and family may have distanced themselves from you because of your substance abuse. You may have even lost your job or home. You may have tried to quit on your…
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Coping skills for addiction recovery are an absolute necessity if you hope to live without having to turn to alcohol and drugs. The reality is that you were already using coping strategies when you decided to use drugs and alcohol. You just used the wrong coping methods. Alcohol and drugs become a way to deal…
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A large segment of America’s population consumes alcohol on a regular basis. Most abusers of illegal substances have to hide their addictive actions from others. In contrast, alcohol consumption is just a part of the culture. Many people want to know, “Is alcohol a depressant or a stimulant?” Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant…
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Dealing with addiction can be one of the most frustrating struggles in life. Not only do most people not truly understand how addiction works, but that lack of understanding can lead to poor decisions further down the road. If you want to deal with addiction, it’s critical that you first get a firm grasp on…
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What is EMDR therapy? How can it be of help to you? The letters stand for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Used in the beginning to relieve symptoms of PTSD and its related anxiety, stress, trauma, and panic, it has since been used effectively with other issues. EMDR therapy is a focused method that…
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There are many treatment programs geared towards chemical and alcohol dependency. Deciding which one is right for you or a loved one can be confusing. This can add stress to an already overwhelming situation. Some will argue that residential options are not realistic due to work, school, parenting, and overall disconnect from their current life.…
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We have all heard the age-old saying that honesty is the best policy. When it comes to addiction, honesty is not the only necessity for a successful recovery. Vulnerability is a critical component to recovery that helps you to achieve your goals. But what is vulnerability, and why is it so important? Read on to…
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Few people recognize that childhood trauma is a component that is strongly linked with rates of substance abuse addiction, health problems, suicidal ideation, and even early death. Many people attribute these struggles to a lack of willpower, a lack of motivation, unluckiness, or even worse, a defect in one’s character. However, we can link many…
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A University of Michigan study shows that nearly half of active alcoholics or those who were active alcoholics in the past are divorced. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism concurs, saying that marriages where one spouse drinks heavily end in divorce 50 percent of the time. If you are experiencing this issue with…
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In recent years, America has undergone a major dual crisis: a rise in mental illness and a dramatic increase in substance abuse and addictions of all kinds. At the moment, one in five Americans actively suffers from some sort of mental illness, and that number is rising. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Americans suffer from…
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