Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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Most people love being able to get outdoors and stay active but that is not always possible. Whether it’s weather conditions, location, working from home, or having to stay indoors while things are uncertain outside, there are ways to keep active. Here are 10 ways to keep active indoors and feel good about your health…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic that we are all facing, many people find that they are shorter on motivation than usual. At a time when most people have more time at home than they ever do, motivation seems to be at its lowest.
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In order to protect your health, as well as the health of those in your community, social distancing and stay-home measures have been implemented across the country. For many couples, this is placing strain on their relationships, causing increased tension, anxiety, and in more severe cases, domestic violence.
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With the threat of catching Covid-19 keeping people more isolated, it can be easy to succumb to feelings that you may not be used to. Feelings of isolation, anxiety, and listlessness are just a few of the words to describe how it feels for some. Let’s face it, it’s not just Jack Torrance who got…
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10 Benefits of Telehealth for Addiction Treatment Given that the world is battling a worldwide pandemic, the ways in which various conditions are treated has been drastically changed. Although most of us prefer to receive our medical treatments in-person, the present COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many vulnerabilities within our health system, which further suggests we…
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10 Tips to Help You Heal During a Loved One’s Recovery “Addiction is a family disease. One person may use, but the whole family suffers.” — Shelly Lewis Research has shown that families play a significant role in the recovery of an addict. However, these family members must also focus on their personal ability to heal….
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If you or someone you love has substance abuse issues, you may be wondering what kind of counseling techniques are used to help towards recovery. While there are varying methods used, here are five substance counseling techniques that will help you become familiar with what all is involved in treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Known as…
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What is Roxicodone? Roxicodone is the brand name of the drug oxycodone and is sometimes called “roxy” or “blue”. Roxicodone is an opioid-based pain medication and is used to treat moderate to severe pain that is not controlled by more mild pain medications. Opioids Like other opioids, Roxicodone activates opioid receptors in the brain. When activated, these…
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, In 2017, an estimated 20.7 million people age 12 and older needed treatment for a substance use disorder. Only 4 million people received treatment or about 19% of those who needed it. There are many aspects to addiction recovery but one of the most important ones is that…
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