Factors That Contribute To Addiction Addiction is not a simple disorder. There is not a single cause for addiction. In the past, it was believed that people who became addicted to a substance only did so because they showed no self-control. Some people even believed that addiction was a morality problem. Thankfully, people and [...]
You Are Not A Failure Relapse does not mean failure. You have been through rehab, and you have finally left the rehabilitation center to venture out into the world again. You are focused on establishing a new life for yourself and one that is free from drugs or alcohol. You have made a commitment [...]
The Decision To Change Addiction is not a sign of weakness. It is not a sign of low moral character or flaws in your personality. Addiction is a medical condition that is both a physical and emotional attachment to alcohol or drugs. Overcoming addiction takes more than the willpower to say no. It requires [...]
COVID-19 Enhanced Relapse Triggers When you have overcome your addiction and entered into recovery, you understand that there are things that may trigger a relapse. During your stay at any rehabilitation center, you will learn to identify these triggers and how to avoid relapsing. This is a crucial part of drug addiction recovery. However, [...]
Isolation And Addiction During COVID 19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many struggles for people when it comes to isolation. For many people, stay-at-home orders have been significantly difficult because they are not used to feeling isolated, causing them stress. For others, especially those who formerly had an addiction, isolation is an all-too-familiar feeling. [...]
Addiction Recovery Can Be Empowering Addiction is many things. Addiction destroys your health, interrupts your life, and breaks relationships with those you love. Addiction harms your job, changes your home life, and takes control of everything. Addiction steals your personal power to live and manage your life. Thankfully, addiction to any substance can be [...]
Uncertainty Can Lead To Addiction Some people may call it excessive worrying. Others may call it a fear of uncertainty. Medical professionals may generalize the condition as an anxiety disorder. It comes down to that you feel stressed out by the uncertainty of life, and that uncertainty can lead you to act in a [...]
Addiction Recovery and the Holidays Part 2 Loneliness Loneliness is hard on everyone. It is especially hard during the holidays. For someone in addiction recovery, loneliness can be the trigger that causes a relapse. It is essential for anyone in recovery to manage this feeling more aggressively during the holidays than during other times [...]
Addiction Recovery And The Holidays Part 1 Friends & Family The holidays are often tough for someone recovering from an addiction, especially if they have newly entered into recovery. The holidays present several issues that must be carefully managed so that a person in recovery can remain that way. The first issue that should [...]
Addictions Toll On Your Health Everyone knows that there are health risks associated with addiction. It is understood that there are risks for your heart, lungs, liver, and even your brain. However, many people do not realize that having an addiction can also cause severe damage to your skin, hair, nails, and teeth. How [...]
