Stress is one of the precursors to relapse. Unfortunately the holidays can be stressful for anyone, and for those struggling to stay sober it can be even more so. But have no fear... you can avoid stress during the holidays with these stress
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Guilt in Substance Abuse Recovery
Guilt in substance abuse recovery is common. Guilt can visit any area of our life and make us feel at fault; however, for the individual going through addiction recovery, it can create an overwhelming sense of defeat. It may also force the individual
Continue ReadingThe Addictive Personality, Part Three
Deep down inside people with addictions know that what they are doing is wrong. They know that their behaviors, choices, and actions are hurting them and their loved ones. But the need to feed their addiction supersedes everything else in their
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Much has been written about genetic predisposition and its relationship to addictive personalities. Having an addict in the family does not guarantee that everyone in the family will become addicts. But many believe that hereditary factors can raise
Continue ReadingThe Addictive Personality, Part One
How do you envision someone with an addictive personality? Do you picture an alcoholic, someone strung out on drugs, a chain smoker, or a gambler down on his luck? Addictive behaviors are commonly thought of as behaviors that impair a person's
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STEP Nine of the 12-Step Program says, "Made direct amends to such people [I've harmed] wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." Making amends is something all recovering addicts need to become good at. It's also
Continue ReadingInsurance Rules Restricting Access to Addiction Treatment Medication
The medical profession has of late started accepting the need for medications pertaining to prescription drug addiction help bringing a ray of hope to people suffering with opioid use disorder (OUD). However, a recently conducted study by clinician
Continue ReadingSigns of Alcoholism: The Alcoholic Blackout
A common symptom of alcoholism or alcohol abuse is blackout drinking. What exactly is a blackout? Blackouts occur when there is a memory lapse while consuming large doses of alcohol. Heavy drinkers or even the occasional binge drinker may experience
Continue ReadingStress and How to Cope With It
Stress is a normal response to difficult situations. We often confuse it as some form of mental pressure caused due to our own inability to deal with things. But that's not what it is. Stress is not an action, it's a reaction. Stress is our reaction
Continue ReadingFreedom from Addiction
"Is Freedom from Addiction possible?, A very wise person once said to me “some things you cannot do alone; freedom from addiction is one of those things.” To gain freedom from addiction is to understand what "addiction" is, and how it works.
Continue ReadingHow to Relieve Stress and Anxiety Using Music Healing Therapy
In today's economy, people are more stressed out then ever before. It's been a long time since I've seen so many people worry about their jobs, their homes, everything. So I'm writing this article to maybe help someone out there, that is having it a
Continue ReadingFriends’ Two Cents for Those Who Have Decided to Quit Alcohol
Mankind is known to use various addictive substances since ages, both for relief from various health problems and for recreational purpose. Arguably, alcohol is one of the oldest substances that are still being abused. In fact, the consequences of
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