Some people struggling with addiction may be reluctant to receive treatment and start recovery because they fear it will rob them of their creativity. However, this is an unfounded fear;...
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When we are having trouble understanding our emotions, one of the reasons may be because we cannot find the right words to explain them. Words are our tools for understanding;…
Mental illness and addiction can be two issues that feed off each other in a cyclical loop if left untreated. Many people who are diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder...
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Some people may think that those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol lack willpower or moral principles and can stop whenever they want to. However, in reality, addiction is...
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Making the decision to stop using substances—as an individual who suffers from addiction—is a monumental first step. However, the idea of needing to detox if they are dependent on the...
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The saying that people will not change unless they desire to change, may hold some merit when helping those in therapy for alcohol addiction. Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) aims to...
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In the age of information and social media, it can feel like we are constantly connecting with others and catching up with online friends. Yet as a world, as a...
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Group therapy is a very influential part of the recovery process. It is a safe space where someone learns that they are not alone in their struggles with a number...
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Recovery is a difficult process that takes its toll on each person in different ways. Stress, anxiety, and depression are all exhausting feelings, especially when someone is exposed to them...
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Humor is a great tool for relieving stress during the recovery process. Humor can be a way for someone to break up their daily challenges into manageable pieces and create...
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