The 12 Steps are a set of principles and actions that underpin the foundation of mutual support groups for individuals recovering from addiction. The 12-Step approach to addiction recovery was developed in the 1930s by Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith. They popularized the...
Companionship is a necessary element of human life, and being single can be challenging even in the best of times. Yet, there are several reasons why staying single is beneficial for those in early sobriety. Seeking Comfort Through Substance Use Substance use is often motivated by negative...
Addiction is a challenging brain disease that often requires intensive treatment and long-term planning for a successful recovery. Individuals who've recently completed treatment must establish structure in their lives and continue to practice the skills they learned throughout therapy. Peers have a significant influence, so...
Most likely, at some point in everyone’s life, they experienced some sort of trauma — however, not everyone who experiences trauma experiences the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). General trauma and PTSD are often associated with substance use disorder (SUD). Many people use substances to...
Self-care is an important factor in overall wellness. It is especially important when it comes to someone's recovery. It is beneficial to communicate ways in which self-care can aid someone in having a successful recovery process. What Does Self-Care Look Like? Self-care is personal and can be...
Coping with a substance abuse disorder (SUD) can often feel isolating. Some people experience feelings of shame or guilt that keep them distanced from family and friends. However, in order to have a successful recovery, those in active addiction need a community of medical professionals,...
For those in active addiction, dealing with conflict is likely an impossible task and possibly one of the underlying causes of their substance use disorder (SUD). For those in recovery, confronting issues or people who have hurt you may seem very hard to do without...
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is often associated with anxiety and depressive disorders. The consumption of alcohol can both exasperate mental health disorders and cause them to occur. The effects of alcohol on a person’s mental health may be long-lasting even when consumption has stopped. Someone diagnosed...
What are the long term consequences of prescription Opioids? There is a class of drug substances known as opioids or opiates. Included in this class are heroine and prescription painkillers like, codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone (e.g., Vicodin), oxycodone (e.g., OxyContin, Percocet), and morphine. Opiates originally derive from...
Prescription drug abuse during Covid 19 pandemic is on the rise and becoming a major public health problem. According to national surveys, approximately 52 million people have engaged in non-medical use of prescription drugs at some point in their lifetimes. In fact, certain prescription drugs...