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What Are Cognitive Distortions & How They Impact Addiction Recovery
Learn how helpful therapy tools such as CBT can help shift negative thinking in recovery. These thoughts can range from low self-esteem to assuming the worst about a meeting with the boss. For addicts and alcoholics, negative thinking patterns can be especially dangerous. These thoughts can increase anxiety and depression, fuel unhealthy behaviors, and even lead to relapse.
What is Rehab Like? A Look into Alcohol Rehab
What is Alcohol Rehab? Learn More About What To Expect In Alcohol Rehab Centers And Alcohol Detox And Why You Should Get Help Now For Alcohol Addiction.
How Many Beers a Day is Too Many?
Many people enjoy drinking an alcoholic beverage with dinner or as social drinks. But, how can someone tell if their alcohol consumption is safe?...
Can Non-Opioid Painkillers Help Solve the Addiction Epidemic?
Addicts in recovery and chronic pain patients have looked for non-opioid painkillers as a viable option for years. Doctors who treat these patients are in the same boat. Many doctors have seen patients struggle with dependence on this powerful family of drugs. This quest is especially true for patients recovering from major medical procedures.
How to Detach with Love as a Mom
Detaching implies neutrality. Detachment with love is an essential and vital tool used by the family members of an individual suffering from drug...
What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking?
Alcohol is an interesting substance that directly affects the brain and subsequently affects how we think, feel, and act. When consumed in large...
Hospitals in New Jersey Says Goodbye to Opioid Painkillers
A hospital in New Jersey recently became the first in the nation to discontinue the use of opioid painkillers in treating pain patients. Learn more about their new approach.
Why Individual Treatment for Substance Abuse is Important
The truth is that treatment isn’t “one size fits all.” Addictions vary just as much as addicts themselves. All addictions share some things in common, like cravings and compulsive use. However, each person’s story is unique. As a result, individualized treatment is vital for success.
The Best Apps for Addiction Recovery
Learn more about recovery apps. During the COVID-19 pandemic, support groups can no longer meet face to face, and even addiction specialists began using Telehealth. More so than years before, desperate times call for creative solutions.
The Importance of Holistic Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Several holistic therapy practices are offered as part of treatment for addiction. Holistically-based therapeutic methods have become increasingly...