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The Dangers of Using Substances to Overcome Social Anxiety
A feeling of dread to socialize, fearing that any action you take is wrong. This outlook can lead to developing substance use disorder (SUD) since the euphoric effects of using substances alleviate so…
What You Need To Know About Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is one of the most challenging and misunderstood aspects of addiction recovery. While the acute withdrawal phase—those intense and often debilitating symptoms tha…
Why Aftercare Planning Is Essential for Early Recovery
You have reached the light at the end of the tunnel in completing an addiction treatment program. Commend yourself for accomplishing steps that not everyone can finish, and for being ready to take on…
How Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Helps With Opioid Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of moderated medication that helps with combating withdrawal symptoms. This is only necessary when the withdrawal process becomes overwhelming, which is…
Helping Pregnant Mothers Through Detox
It is no secret that smoking, drinking, and using drugs during pregnancy is unhealthy for both the mother and the developing baby. Substance use can put both the mother and baby at risk for life-alter…
Staying Motivated After Your First Year of Sobriety
Your recovery journey from a substance use or alcohol use disorder begins when you enter a treatment program. When you start your journey to recovery in a substance or alcohol use treatment program, y…
The Value of Pursuing Family Education in Recovery
When a loved one struggles with a negative situation, they want to do everything they can to make them feel better. Seeing a loved one burdened by a substance or alcohol use disorder is challenging; r…
7 Dangers Children Face When Parents Abuse Drugs and Alcohol
When someone has an addiction, it affects everyone in the household. But the ones who often suffer the most are children, who don't understand what is going on and have little power to change their si…
Coping With the Distress of Secondary Trauma in the Media and Throughout the World
The media has a strong, influential role in this current digital world. Therefore, when it comes to secondary trauma, it is easy to listen to people who appear to have it all together. Whether it is y…
Self-Care for Those in Drug Rehab
Addiction recovery is not an easy process. There are days when everything will go according to plan and others that try your resolve as nothing seems to go your way. The battle for sobriety, especiall…
Holidays, Faith, and Addiction Recovery
The holidays can be a time of great joy for some and great sadness and stress for others. For people suffering from addiction, the added stresses of the holidays can trigger a relapse. Here are some h…
The Importance of Seeking Continuing Care Services for Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is diagnosable and can be treated. People with NPD can exhibit personality traits like volatility, impulsivity, a lack of empathy, and the need for attention. A…
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