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January 6, 2021
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Addiction, Mental Health

Recovery and Fear of Lost Creativity

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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January 5, 2021
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Addiction, Mental Health

Becoming a More Eloquent Spokesperson For Your Emotions

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;…

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December 27, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Addiction, Mental Health

The Revolving Door of Mental Illness and Addiction: How Treating Dual Diagnosis Can Stop The Cycle

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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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December 13, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Addiction, Recovery

Intricacies of Addiction: Understanding The Science Behind the Addicted Brain

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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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December 10, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Addiction, Treatment

The Benefits of Medically Supervised Detox

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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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December 6, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Mental Health, Treatment

How Motivational Enhancement Therapy Can Help Individuals With Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

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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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December 3, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Mental Health, Treatment

Using Connection to Transform Ideas About Addiction

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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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November 27, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Recovery, Treatment

Effectively Inviting Conversation in Group Therapy

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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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November 24, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Mental Health, Treatment

Looking Your Best to Feel Your Best

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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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November 20, 2020
Garrett Braukman
Garrett Braukman In Mental Health, Treatment

Deconstructing Humor in Recovery

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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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