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Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Adopting a Growth Mindset for Addiction Recovery

By |2023-06-29T13:48:04-04:00June 29th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Being in recovery from a substance use disorder isn't just about abstaining from drug and alcohol use—it's about healing your mind, body, and spirit so you can reach your full potential. This requires a growth mindset.  What Does It Mean to Have a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset refers to the belief that a person's [...]

Understanding Delirium Tremens and Alcohol Withdrawal

By |2023-06-23T11:31:38-04:00June 19th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

If you're ready to seek treatment for an alcohol use disorder, detox will be the first step in your recovery journey. This is the process of helping your body adjust to functioning without alcohol.  In most cases, detox is merely uncomfortable. However, some people who have abused alcohol for an extended time period may experience [...]

Can Long-Term Marijuana Use Cause Permanent Damage to My Health?

By |2023-06-29T16:35:17-04:00May 25th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

When you first started using marijuana, you were simply interested in relaxing and having a good time with your friends. Now that cannabis has become a regular part of your life, you may be wondering if it could be doing long-term damage. Although the negative effects of regular marijuana use are still being studied, there [...]

Coping with Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

By |2023-06-29T17:07:23-04:00May 15th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

For many people contemplating addiction treatment, the thought of withdrawal gives them pause. Although specific symptoms depend on the substance being abused, a person's overall health, and the length of their addiction, withdrawal is often associated with uncomfortable symptoms such as sweating, chills, headaches, abdominal upset, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, and rapid heart rate.  [...]

What Are the Risks of Detoxing Without Medical Supervision?

By |2023-05-01T10:24:10-04:00May 1st, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

What Are the Risks of Detoxing Without Medical Supervision?  Although most people think of detox as merely uncomfortable, the reality is that withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be dangerous if you don't take proper precautions. Symptoms are notoriously unpredictable and can range from mild aches and pains to intense physical reactions, such as [...]

Understanding the Role of Spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous

By |2023-05-03T13:42:41-04:00April 21st, 2023|Aftercare, Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the best-known self-help program for men and women struggling with alcohol abuse. However, many people have questions about the role that spirituality and religion play in the program.  AA Is Spiritual, Not Religious The founders of AA were members of a fundamentalist Protestant Christian movement, the Oxford Group. However, AA is [...]

Managing Cravings During Marijuana Addiction Treatment

By |2023-04-04T12:22:43-04:00April 4th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Practicing Recovery|

Cravings are a common symptom of marijuana withdrawal. Regular marijuana use affects the reward pathways in the brain and conditions them to expect the dopamine rush that comes from substance use. When you're newly sober, strong urges to use are your body's way of trying to keep its dopamine levels in balance. Cravings for marijuana [...]

How Is Naltrexone Used in Addiction Treatment?

By |2023-03-11T12:22:33-05:00March 11th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help people who are struggling with substance use disorders manage their cravings and work towards lasting sobriety. Although there are several different types of medications that can be used in MAT, naltrexone is one of the most common. What Is Naltrexone? Naltrexone belongs to a class of medications that are collectively [...]

The Harmful Effects of Alcohol on Sleep

By |2023-03-02T12:53:46-05:00March 2nd, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Although most people think alcohol can help them fall asleep, it actually has the opposite effect. Over time, alcohol consumption can lead to chronic sleep problems that make it nearly impossible to get the rest your body needs. How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep? There are several ways in which drinking alcohol can have a negative [...]

8 Signs You’re Using Drugs and Alcohol as an Unhealthy Coping Mechanism

By |2023-06-29T16:00:27-04:00January 18th, 2023|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

It's not uncommon for people to reach for drugs and alcohol in an effort to numb difficult emotions or cope with challenging situations. However, if you find yourself increasingly relying on substance use to make it through the day, you may have developed a substance use disorder. Here, we share some common signs that can [...]