Those who deal with addiction, and their loved ones, may already be aware that recovery takes more than just deciding to quit. Therefore, if you’ve already been through rehab and relapsed, this could be something you’ve learned the hard way. The good news, however, is that addiction specialists and psychologists understand much more about addiction…
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While addiction is a problem that affects many people, the root of this problem often is traced back to trauma. Traumatic events and situations are not always easy to talk about. Finding those who understand and are committed to your healing can be an important step in addiction recovery. With more mental health and addiction…
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Addiction to drugs or alcohol is often the result of feelings of loneliness and isolation. These feelings may or may not be related to family relationships. Regardless, family relationships are an important source of connection and strength for those seeking recovery. Getting to the root causes of an addiction can take time and patience. People…
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Maintaining sobriety long-term is a struggle for anyone who has gone through addiction. Recovery can last for years, and then life can throw a curveball and put you back at square one with your addiction. While relapse can be frustrating, our understanding of addiction and maintaining long-term sobriety has come a long way over the…
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Self-expression through art is as old as the human race. People have turned to music and other forms of artistic expression as a way of telling their stories for ages. Music can give people a way to vent emotions, make new social connections, and stimulate their minds and bodies. For those dealing with addiction to…
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Drugs that are prescribed to treat people’s anxiety, seizures, or insomnia often contain benzodiazepines, which can be highly addictive. Although these medications are meant to help, addiction can give people more problems than they started with. Consequently, this causes greater stress and feeds into cycles of addiction. The good news is that benzo addiction is…
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Common misconceptions about addiction can have a big impact, both on those dealing with addiction and their loved ones. Clearing up any existing misunderstandings can help greatly to reconnect people to those who can help them most in battling addiction. When addressing addiction, it is important to get the perspective of professionals. At Solution Based…
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It can be hard enough to admit to having an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Then, when you start looking at how you might best find recovery, it can be overwhelming. There are quite a number of options. Learning about each one can help you overcome some of the anxieties and uncertainties that come with…
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Addiction to any substance can have an impact on one’s mental health, and cocaine is no exception. Cocaine use comes with challenging physical symptoms, but mental health symptoms are also important to address. Being aware of the effects cocaine abuse can have on your mental health will provide key insights into what is needed for…
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Those seeking recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction have already realized that they are not satisfied with their own habits. Setting goals is an important part of getting sober and staying sober. It helps to have something to work towards and look forward to. However, forming a plan and setting goals can be challenging…
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