The causes of addiction can vary greatly. Everyone has their own story behind what led them to their addiction. Some people turn to addictive substances to try to cope with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. Other causes can include genetics,...
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes we do not recognize the impact of certain decisions until the consequences are revealed. The outcome is not always what we expect. This can impact our mental or physical health either positively or negatively. Maybe a friend introduced us to drugs...
As standards of masculinity have developed throughout the course of humanity, they have been influenced by different cultures along with centuries of societal norms and biases. The sense of manliness begins at a very young age. For example, parents have to decide whether their little...
Recovering from addiction can be extremely difficult if done alone, especially as mental health conditions can interfere with treatment. Therefore, support from professionals and loved ones is imperative for reaching success in recovery. Human connection is a powerful holistic bond that can provide great benefits...
Many people believe that substance use disorder (SUD) develops from chronic alcohol or illicit drug use. While these substances remain incredibly harmful and tend to contribute to the development of SUD, they are not the only problematic substances worth talking about. It is vital to...
The journey to sobriety is never a straight path. Everyone has different underlying causes and risk factors that contributed to the development of their substance use disorder (SUD). One of the most common underlying causes of substance misuse is untreated trauma. Trauma is held in...
Sometimes in recovery, it may not seem like you have a lot to be grateful for. However, sitting down and counting your blessings may surprise you and change your attitude to one of gratitude. There is increasing research about the power that living a life...
When you are faced with something unpleasant, human nature makes you inclined to fight or run. However, there is a third option for responding to something that is unpleasant but not an immediate threat: acceptance. When cravings from addiction hit, they can be easier to...
The negative thoughts that start with “I can’t” force you into giving your power away. However, when you take your power back and change the narrative to “I can,” you give yourself more authority to do everything you want to. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can...
Fear is a very powerful emotion that leads to other emotions. One such emotion is anger. When your anger is expressed in unhealthy ways, it can lead to behaviors that you regret. Learning to live a life without fear offers many positive benefits. One of...