When individuals experience stress, they often turn to coping mechanisms. These mechanisms are actions people take unconsciously or consciously to deal with uncomfortable emotions or problems. Most individuals develop habits that act as ways to cope with stress. Unfortunately, many negative habits are often a...
New ideas and treatments for addiction recovery are being used all the time. Studies and research into effective treatments can make addiction recovery more successful and easier for those taking part in it. Everyone has a unique experience with both the treatment of addiction and...
Recovery isn’t just about detoxing and trying to ignore your cravings. While it might seem like all you need to do to sustain sobriety is stop using, recovery is much more complicated than that. You have to treat more than the symptoms and causes of...
PTSD is a complicated condition that can be overwhelming for people who suffer from it and their loved ones. People with the condition may feel as though they will never get over the trauma that left them feeling anxious, fearful and emotionally shattered. If you...
Skipping meals is a common but unhealthy habit that many people pick up for various reasons: they are too busy to eat as they rush out the door; they want to lose weight, or they feel “full” on alcohol because of the “empty calories” that...
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The term comfort food alone tells us that there is a strong connection between mood and food: you choose what you eat depending on how it makes you feel. According to the American Psychological Association, stress is the leading reason why most people turn to...
What can we learn from mindful meditation? Mindful meditation in addiction treatment is the practice of being “in the moment,” and it is much more than just simple relaxation. Practicing mindfulness is about increasing your self-awareness by observing your thoughts, attitudes, emotions, and environment without attaching...
The Pursuit of Pleasure in American Society Drug and alcohol addiction doesn’t always stem from anguish and painful experiences. We just want to be happy. In fact, the pursuit of happiness is one of our unalienable rights as human beings, as is oft quoted from the...
Forty is the new 30 and 30 is the new 20. This is the sign of the times which marks our desire to stay young forever and also reflects an overall slower emotional growth (emotional immaturity) for multiple generations. Since it’s becoming more socially acceptable...
