During alcoholism recovery, cravings are an expected occurrence which are more usual than not. In early recovery, cravings can pop into a person’s consciousness out of nowhere. Cravings do not necessarily lead to relapse.Explore some of the reasons cravings occur and how to work through the desire to drink with the right support. Cravings Cravings Read More…
Hydrocodone, also named Vicodin, can be extremely habit-forming. Even when used as a pain reliever, addiction can form before a person is aware it has happened. The brain’s neurotransmitters can be altered by Vicodin use. Vicodin can trigger euphoria in the brain which causes people to seek the high time and again. Learn more about Read More…
The addiction recovery process is a journey which lasts a lifetime. Success in sobriety is predicated on developing tools and collecting resources for living a healthy and happy life. Motivation is an important part of recovery. Without personal motivation to excel and become better, a person can be more susceptible to outside influences. Learn more Read More…
Addiction comes in many forms, though many people think of alcohol and drugs before considering pornography. Unlike most drugs and alcohol, pornography is available for free online and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The habit can seem cheap but it has expensive consequences. Brain Chemistry A reward pathway exists in Read More…
Stress can keep people motivated and, in cases of potential harm, help maintain focus to find safety. On a day to day basis, however, people are experiencing more stress than ever before with a faster pace of life. Over time, this takes a toll on the mind and body as it wears down under the Read More…
Internet addiction has grown in recent years with the advent of social media and constant access on phones, laptops and other devices. The average amount of time spent on the internet is approximately three hours per day. In spite of the main benefits, signs of internet addiction in children and adults are becoming more widely Read More…
Eating disorders are dangerous and sometimes life threatening for individuals who suffer from addiction. Eating disorders have a high rate of mortality because of the risk to the body over time. Addiction is typically seen by people as one which revolves around drugs or alcohol but rarely food. Learn more about eating disorders and how Read More…
An adult child who lives at home who is addicted to drugs or alcohol can be challenging for parents to deal with. It may be hard to imagine throwing out one’s own child but keeping the child at home can also bring strife and turmoil. Learn more about how to handle a child living at Read More…
Awareness, or mindfulness, is a great practice to begin in addiction treatment. Mindfulness helps a person pay attention to things like cravings which focuses on thoughts, emotions and bodily awareness. Many aspects of addiction and recovery can be supported by mindfulness therapy. Read on to find out more about the benefits of mindfulness meditation in Read More…
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented across the United States which offered access to effective health care for individuals with addiction. The new laws provided provisions for people who previously enrolled in Medicaid and were disenrolled, individuals exiting the criminal justice system and people who previously could not afford insurance. Nearly one-third of individuals Read More…
