Frequent exercise should be a part of everyone’s routine, regardless of their experiences with substance use. Staying active is especially beneficial to individuals recovering from SUD, however, because it keeps muscles healthy and internal processes [...]
When we have a mask covering our nose and mouth, our bodies may react as if we were in danger. This can lead to panic attack-like responses such as hyperventilating, anxiety, or racing pulse. It [...]
Substance use disorders alter behavior, causing individuals to act in unusual and unexpected ways. Dramatic shifts in personality can strain a romantic relationship, causing partners to distance themselves from each other. With treatment, the adverse [...]
With more businesses starting to open up, your days of staying at home may end. It is understandable if your anxiety levels skyrocket at the idea of going back to work while there is still [...]
For years, researchers have tried to determine the genetic causes of addiction and develop technologies or medications that diminish inherited predisposition to Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Often these researchers include sets of twins in their [...]
If you have been forced to work at home during these past few months, you may be feeling emotionally drained. While working from home, can you still take a mental health day? It is essential [...]
As you progress in recovery, you may reflect on your behavior while using substances and feel extreme guilt. Friends and family members may also share their negative experiences with you, letting you know how you [...]
People with schizophrenia are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Schizophrenic people tend to live in places like nursing homes, prisons, homeless shelters, or state mental hospitals. Unfortunately, these facilities are hotbeds for transmission of [...]
Workplace stress can incite or increase symptoms of substance abuse disorders. For those who suffer work-related anxiety or depression, stepping away from the job to focus on recovery from substance abuse is a healthy choice. [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to get used to living an introverted existence at home. As the world begins to re-open, you may be feeling very anxious about being surrounded by a lot of [...]
