If you are a loved one of someone who is fighting drug addiction, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused. Alcohol addiction or drug abuse is a severe chronic disease that can take a long time for someone to recover. Addiction is complex, and it can be hard to help someone struggling with substance use … Read more
The founding members of Alcoholics Anonymous created the 12-Step Program to establish the essential guides that were designed to help overcome an addiction to alcohol. The 12-Step Program was first developed and put to use by Alcoholics Anonymous; the program entails a 12-step plan for keeping compulsions and addictions in check. A twelve step program … Read more
People can stay in recovery for longer at lower relapse rates if they have a relapse prevention plan. A relapse prevention plan is a strategy for identifying and reducing the risks associated with relapse. Through relapse prevention strategies, you can reduce the chance of slipping back into old patterns of substance use, but you might … Read more
If you’re in recovery, you might find that the Being Sober on The 4th of July presents some unique challenges. If drinking was a big part of your 4th of July celebrations in the past, it could be difficult to break with tradition. Or maybe, this is your first sober 4th of July holiday, and … Read more
Mental health problems affect tens of millions of Americans every year. Unfortunately, only half of the individuals with a mental illness receive treatment, reports the National Institute of Mental Health. When untreated, many types of mental illnesses will gradually reduce your quality of life and increase other mental and physical health problems—including disability and suicide. … Read more
People struggling with alcohol use disorder—and others concerned about the consequences of long-term alcohol abuse—may have come across the term Wet Brain Syndrome. However, many people are unsure of exactly what this condition entails. Wet Brain symptoms can include memory loss and brain damage. Read on for a primer about why a person may develop … Read more
Most Common Mental Health Conditions That Go With Addiction When a person has decided to find support for their addictive behavior, they are often surprised to uncover an underlying mental health condition. However, substance use disorders very commonly occur with mental health conditions. A so-called co-occurring disorder, or dual diagnosis, can be a single mental … Read more
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