When you decide to get sober, you most likely think that you are merely stopping drug or alcohol use and ridding your body of toxins. While this is […]
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Clinically reviewed by: Gabe Dunn, LCSW
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Jan
Jan
Just recently, Measure 110 of the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative was approved, making the punishment of non-commercial possession of a controlled substance a maximum fine of […]
28
Jan
Jan
Everyone has had times in their life where they can’t seem to get anything done. This may be due to a lack of energy, lack of motivation, or […]
27
Jan
Jan
Reality TV is thought to be a documentation of real-life events. However, these shows are actually staged, with production teams writing in drama and conflict to increase show […]
27
Jan
Jan
When many people enter rehab, they often go in with the mindset that they are “quitting alcohol” or “losing drugs,” but this is not correct. Going in with […]
26
Jan
Jan
Co-occurring disorders are not uncommon among those that have struggled with addiction. Often, individuals use drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms of a co-occurring mental health disorder. […]
25
Jan
Jan
We tend to hear about the struggles of motherhood, like postpartum depression, but we rarely hear about the difficulties that fathers go through. Although culturally, fathers tend to […]
25
Jan
Jan
Recovery can leave you feeling happy and confident in who you are and what you want your life to be. However, it can also leave you in awkward […]
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Jan
Jan
Kids tend to think that their parents expect perfection. Telling their parents about their mental illness symptoms would mean exposing their faults. Consequently, many kids suffer in silence […]
24
Jan
Jan
Individuals that struggle with mental health disorders such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have intrusive thoughts. When these individuals are in recovery, […]
