16 Jan Relapse Triggers : Internal vs. External
Learn new ways to cope with internal and external addiction relapse triggers so that you can overcome them and avoid relapse....
15 Aug Stop Skipping Meals and Avoid Addiction Transfer
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...
12 Jul Can You Reverse the Signs of Aging from Drug and Alcohol Abuse?
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15 Jun Addressing Nutritional Challenges in Addiction
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...
15 Apr Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: What You Need to Know
The next state to legalize recreational marijuana may be New York in 2019, according to NBC News. So far, Vox reports that 13 states have decriminalized recreational cannabis and 10 states, plus the District of Columbia, have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, according to...
15 Feb Kratom, the New Opioid: Not as Safe as You Think
What is kratom? Kratom, also known as ketum, is a mind-altering substance derived from a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) found in Southeast Asia. It is marketed as a regular supplement to ease anxiety, increase energy and relieve pain, and it is sold in the form of...
07 Jan The Practice of Mindful Meditation in Addiction Treatment
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...
30 Nov How to Get Rid of the Brain Fog during Addiction Treatment
Are you too young to be forgetful about certain things that only older adults worry about? You walk into a room and immediately forget what you were looking for. You’re out with friends or at the grocery store, only to realize that you forgot your...
26 Nov Why People Call Addiction a “Disease of Isolation”
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) defines addiction as “a complex condition, a brain disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.” By definition, addiction is a relationship formed between an individual and a substance rather than a human being with another human. When individuals...
16 Nov Faking Pain to Get Opioids: Can You Tell the Difference?
The emergence of the opioid epidemic has made it challenging for patients who legitimately struggle with chronic pain stemming from nerve damage, unhealed injuries, multiple surgeries, weight problems and other health ailments. As doctors prescribe less opioids, patients who need pain killers are left in...