Addiction recovery is a journey that requires not just personal commitment but also navigating the complex societal judgments that accompany it. The stigma associated with...
How to Overcome Societal Judgments in Addiction Recovery
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Understanding Co-Dependency in Substance Abuse Families
In families grappling with substance abuse, the term "co-dependency" often surfaces, painting a picture of tangled relationships where love, obligation, and unhealthy...
June is LGBTQ Awareness Month: Pride Month
Pride month is approaching and soon we will get to celebrate the love and lives of brave people throughout the LGBTQ community. This month serves as an important opportunity to celebrate the resilience of the LGBTQ community in the face of...
Components of Motivational Interviewing
Have you ever felt stuck or like you were in a rut? Whether it's in your professional or personal life—or both—you may have been searching for something to help you get out of it. If that's the case, then you've probably heard of motivational...
Most Dangerous Pills
Scripts and pills are everywhere, so it's easy to forget how powerful they can be. Though they may promise relief and help us feel our best, prescription medications have a long list of potential dangers. As a matter of fact, the United States...
20 Reasons to Stop Drinking Alcohol: The Benefits of Quitting
Today it seems like everywhere you turn, alcohol is in your face. Whether it’s tv ads, billboards, or your coworkers discussing having a drink after work, the social pressure to drink alcohol is at an all-time high. However, the reasons to stop...
Avoidant Personality Disorder vs. Social Anxiety
Compared to other forms of mental health issues, very little research has been done on avoidant personality disorder, which is why little to no data is available on it for reference. The few relevant studies done on it reveal that an estimated 1.5...
Drug Addiction in Maine
Drug Addiction in Maine: Understanding the Reality and Finding Hope Addiction is one of the most pervasive issues in society today, affecting millions of individuals across the United States, including those who reside in Maine. The drug addiction...
The Link Between Addiction and Thyroid Function
The connection between addiction and thyroid function is an important one to consider; it can have a profound impact on overall health. When the subject of addiction comes up, it doesn’t seem as though thyroid function would be related. However,...
The Stages of Addiction
A drug or alcohol addiction doesn't happen overnight. Instead, it is the byproduct of a lengthy and repetitious process of abuse that gradually changes the world of an individual. Overall, an addiction can alter how a person sees a drug and how...
The Most Dangerous Drugs Ever Used
A substance abuse disorder is a potentially life-threatening condition due to a number of things, not the least of which is the use of dangerous drugs. The repeated use of these substances creates detrimental changes in the body, and the way that...
What’s the Difference Between AA and NA?
Going through addiction treatment is just the first step to recovery. Staying sober is a life-long journey that requires constant work every day. When you are in treatment, especially an inpatient treatment program, it is relatively easy to stay...