Putting yourself out there for everyone to see could be something uncomfortable for you to approach because you feel like you could come off as a weak-minded or a weak-willed person to others. In fact, you could be using drugs and alcohol to cope for that reason – to make others believe you have altogether […]
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Friends are an important part of life. You need them to laugh with, to enjoy whatever area of your life you know them from, and to lean on when times get tough. Without that support, you may start to feel alone and isolated from others. With all the recovery measures you are implementing in your […]
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For thousands of years, the Chinese practice of acupuncture has been used as a method to alleviate a plethora of bodily ailments. Aches of all types, anxiety, and nausea can all be relieved from using this ancient Chinese procedure. How does acupuncture work? Using acupuncture has been shown to improve the functions in the body […]
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Everywhere you look, social media is being referenced in some manner. Whether you see hashtags, posts being referenced, or politician’s tweets being publicized, social media is one of the things that takes up much of our time. With the ease of apps and the continuous evolution of technology, social media has its hands in most […]
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People who use drugs and alcohol may consume them with the intention to help their productivity soar. Alcohol, methamphetamines, and stimulants, like Ritalin and Adderall, often give the impression that they will make you more productive, which they could, if you do not become addicted to them first. Any legal, prescription, recreational, or illicit drugs […]
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12-Step programs use the number of the 12-Step to correlate with the number of the month to pinpoint their capability. September promotes the ninth step in daily 12-Step literature devotions while providing relevance to how others have worked this step. “Make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure […]
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Recovery typically means finding new playgrounds and new playmates as a way to keep from repeating old addictive behaviors. Being around people and going to the same places where drugs and alcohol are being consumed can be detrimental in eliciting cravings and causing bad ideas which can lead you right back to a relapse. Really […]
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Alcoholism and drug addiction can place someone in a very lonely place. Too often people who suffer from substance abuse distance themselves from loved ones and isolate. To them being alone seems better than being found out about how deep their addiction really is or having someone tell them to stop what they are doing. […]
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When addiction becomes apparent within a family circle, often the person with the addiction is the one who is solely in the spotlight. The problem with that scenario is that addiction affects every single person who encounters it, especially those who are closest. Loved ones can become codependent on enabling the addictive behaviors so that […]
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Life gets “lifey” and one of the most prevalent emotions that occur when you get overwhelmed is anger. Fear and anxiety take over and you begin getting mad over what you are unable to be in control of these situations. When things are not going how you perceive they should be, you may find yourself […]