When an individual struggles with addiction, they engage in a one-sided relationship with alcohol or other drugs. Over time, this relationship becomes emotionally destructive and/or abusive. Similarly, relational codependency is also one-sided, often involving...
The recovery process is different for everyone. Transitioning into a new life after addiction and mental health treatment can be difficult for some individuals. Even the most resilient and motivated individuals can lose faith at any stage of their recovery. This can...
Over the last several years, significant efforts have been made to legalize both medicinal and recreational marijuana use across the United States. Though there can be medical benefits to using marijuana, for example, in the treatment of chronic pain, recreational...
Healing can be a tedious process, involving a wide range of efforts toward establishing and sustaining whole-person wellness. As individuals connect with treatment and begin their recovery journey, however, there are many things that they can do to stay actively...
After witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event, it can be difficult for some men to form healthy relationships. Unaddressed trauma can manifest in various ways. Thus, one must find a safe space to share their stories about their past experiences. Doing so can help...
Throughout life, there will be times when an individual may act without thinking, especially during childhood. In adulthood, however, impulsivity can cause a wide range of problems and concerns, from maladaptive behaviors like substance abuse to other high-risk...
Individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community face additional challenges due to negative stigma and hurtful stereotypes from peers. It can be difficult for one to cope with the external effects associated with one’s identity due to a major lack of support. In some...
When an individual is actively engaging in alcohol and other forms of drug abuse, it is only a matter of time before such use takes place at the expense of connections and activities that are not only healthier but also more fulfilling. For instance, addiction may...
Early recovery can feel quite jarring; therefore, it can be very difficult for some individuals to create and achieve their goals. Although addiction treatment has been completed, this does not mean substance cravings will no longer be problematic. Rather, they just...
Choosing to recover from addiction is commendable. We understand it may be uncomfortable to leave behind what you know to come to treatment for help, but your recovery will be worth it. Addiction treatment can require an ample amount of energy to retain information...
