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What Do I Do if I Think My Loved One Has a Substance Use Disorder?
Breaching the subject of substance use disorders (SUDs) with a loved one who is struggling can be a very delicate procedure that requires poise and understanding. Many people feel anxious about approaching their loved ones about this issue, even if it comes from a...
Identifying and Breaking Negative Habits
Habits are repetitive actions that are not necessarily consciously engaged. In Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, it is noted that habit formation is a multi-pronged process that happens in several areas of the brain. Since habits can become passive, it is possible...
Could My Anxiety Disorder Make Me Prone to Addiction?
Studies have shown that nearly 20% of adults in the United States have experienced an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Additionally, research indicates that anxiety disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) co-occur at a higher rate than is likely due to chance...
Offsetting Future Anxiety in Addiction Recovery
The term “future anxiety” refers to stress about the future. While having some anxiety about the future can be motivating and positive, too much of it can be problematic. Future anxiety can be linked to over-planning and the need for control. Likewise, it is a...
How Do I Implement Self-Care Into Recovery?
If the term “self-care” conjures images of mani-pedis and large specialty coffees, you're not alone. However, self-care actually refers to taking care of both your physical and mental health on a daily basis. In doing so, you're ensuring that you're cultivating a...
The Role of Hobbies In Addiction Recovery
Hobbies are a fun way to practice mindfulness in addiction recovery. In addition, they benefit addiction recovery by activating the brain's reward circuit. Essentially, practicing hobbies gives you the opportunity to have fun while improving your wellness. If you are...
Can Journaling Help Me in My Recovery?
Practicing self-care is an essential part of a productive and healthy recovery process. While a variety of self-care methods can be implemented into your daily routine to improve your recovery, journaling may be one of the most effective. Journaling gives you an...
The Benefits of Individual Therapy in Addiction Recovery
Individual therapy offers a safe, private space to process the difficult experiences that accompany addiction. Through therapy, individuals can discover barriers to their own wellness and address concerns related to those barriers. With the support of a mental health...
Is Case Management an Effective Recovery Tool?
The path to recovery can be long and daunting. Many people feel overwhelmed as they begin their journey to a healthier lifestyle. Juggling mental health concerns, economic considerations, and more, all while undergoing a very emotional and often painful process of...
Signs and Symptoms of Crack Addiction
Crack is a highly addictive substance that comes with high physical risk. Its use has varied short and long-term effects, as well as immediate effects that hijack the brain, making the person feel like the only way to survive is to keep using it. There are several...