It’s said that nearly 70% of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of background, financial status, or age. For those processing traumas alone, the result can often be an overwhelming sense of helplessness that is crippling and, if left untreated, dangerous. If you or someone…
Substance use disorder does not occur in isolation. Instead, in one way or another, it is connected to risk factors in other areas of your life. For many people, some of the most significant risk factors are family-related. However, your relatives and loved ones can also serve as crucial allies in your quest for recovery.…
Most people think of the effects of anxiety as divorced from their body’s physical health. But the truth is physical and mental health are inextricably connected. Changes to your physical health will affect your mental health, and changes to your mental health will affect your physical health. Everyone experiences anxiety occasionally, but extended bouts with…
Getting addiction treatment can feel challenging if you have already had treatment and still experienced a relapse. Trial and error are a part of a lot of people’s healing journeys. It’s good to keep an open mind to trying something new if you feel you’ve hit a wall. EMDR therapy may be an option that…
The residential drug rehab you chose for inpatient treatment will play a pivotal role in your recovery and sobriety. Therefore, it is important to select a center that is well equipped to treat your specific recovery needs. A luxury residential rehab with an individual focus is the best place to receive inpatient treatment and begin…
A sober living home is a place to live while you transition from a life of addiction to a life of healing and recovery. There is a big difference between the life you were living and where you need and want to be. You need a drug-free space where you have the ability to live,…
The Physical and Mental Side Effects of Addiction Some of the perils of dating a drug addict include health jeopardies. For example, sexual health is seriously damaged in someone who is suffering from drug addiction. This can put a strain on an intimate relationship. Many relationships are damaged by addiction when a person only participates in…
Teenagers are notorious for always being on their phones, tablets, or other devices. Talking with friends, posting on social media, and playing games can take up a large chunk of their time. But could this habit be hurting them? For some teens, anxiety and social media go hand-in-hand. For others, compulsive use of their…
Because it is legal, easily purchased, and a major part of most social events, alcohol is a substance that can be easily abused or lead to dependency. There are several ways an individual can develop an alcohol use disorder or addiction, from regular consumption to binge drinking. Whatever the case, alcohol use can have a…
Because it is legal, easily purchased, and a major part of most social events, alcohol is a substance that can be easily abused or lead to dependency. There are several ways an individual can develop an alcohol use disorder or addiction, from regular consumption to binge drinking. Whatever the case, alcohol use can have a…