The holidays are often filled with family, friends, food, games, and more. While spending time with friends and family can be fun, it can also easily get out of hand. Many people drink during the holidays to celebrate, relieve stress,… Read More ›
Category: Alcohol Addiction
Self-Deception is the Biggest Block to Recovery
According to Dr. Courtney Warren, clinical psychologist, when we deceive ourselves and others, we aren’t taking full responsibility for who we are. This can be very damaging because we are perpetuating the very aspects of ourselves that are hurting us… Read More ›
Committing Illegal Activities To Support Addiction
There are many individuals who have committed illegal activities to support their drug or alcohol use. In 12-step recovery, the checklist of whether one is an addict includes mention of illegal activity to finance the addiction. The degree of illegal… Read More ›
Are There Foods To Make You Happier?
A growing amount of research is suggesting that mood and happiness could be linked to your stomach. Your gut produces bacteria to break down food. Bacteria can either be good or bad. Nobody is in a good mood when their… Read More ›
3 Signs You’re Starting To Accept Yourself
So much of mental illness in all of its forms relies on self-hatred and self-loathing. The brain is hardwired to notice and cling to negativity first, over positivity, which is why it takes so much mental training to practice positivity.… Read More ›
3 Ways To Spend A Weekend Without Alcohol
For most people who go to treatment for alcohol use disorder, their drinking wasn’t restricted to the weekend anymore. Still, when the weekend rolls around, there can be triggers for drinking as millions of other people do so. Weekends can… Read More ›
What If Sex Addiction Is A Manifestation of Love Addiction?
For millions of people, sex is love. This description resonates with people who identify themselves as codependent, love addicts, sex addicts, relationship addicts. Sex is love. In order to feel love, feel something that feels like love, or pretend that… Read More ›
What Kind Of Dangers Does Alcohol Abuse Present?
Alcohol presents three kinds of dangers. First, alcohol is a danger to yourself. Second, alcohol is a danger to others. Lastly, alcohol is a danger to your community. Danger To Yourself Alcohol is a toxic substance. When you consume large… Read More ›
Could Fitness Tracking Trends In Technology Be A Risk For Mental Health?
Eating disorders are triggered by practices other people might find normal. Calorie counting, tracking food intake, clocking exercise, analyzing macro and micro nutrients, reaching a daily “step” goal. For others, these are the revolutions of technology in health and fitness.… Read More ›
What Are The Signs I Need Treatment For My Drug And Alcohol Issues?
There are almost 23 million people in America who need treatment for their drug and alcohol issues. Less than one percent will get the help that they need. Some don’t have… Read More ›
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