Abstinence is a common term used in addiction recovery, but there are often questions as to what constitutes as abstinence and what doesn’t. There are many situations that […]
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Clinically reviewed by: Gabe Dunn, LCSW
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Depression is the leading source of debilitation worldwide – and the World Health Organization (WHO) explains that with more than 300 million people struggling with this disorder, it’s […]
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Cravings are an incredibly common experience for those recovering from addiction, no matter how long they’ve been in recovery; fortunately, they do fade away the longer a person […]
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When a person experiences two conditions occurring simultaneously, they’re battling a co-occurring disorder – also known as co-morbidity or dual diagnosis. The treatment for this can be complex […]
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While it doesn’t happen right away, long-term substance abuse of any kind can cause some significant deficits. Alcoholism is a complex and dynamic disease, with so many factors […]
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In many cases, substance use disorders (SUDS) or mental illness don’t occur alone; whether we realize it or not, it’s possible that both may be present at the […]
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For so many years, it was a commonly held belief that those who battled with addiction chose to do so – and it’s perpetuated harmful stigmas surrounding moral […]
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Our society has become more open towards mental illness and the challenges that so many of us face – yet there are still many instances in which either […]
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A few years ago, addiction recovery writer Holly Glenn Whitaker shared her story of utilizing yoga to boost her own recovery journey on her website, Hip Sobriety. She […]
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It typically begins with recreational use. We’re out having fun with a few friends, or we get home from work one day and we want to find a […]
