Poor mental health can rob us of much more than our ability to think and feel clearly. It also takes a toll on us physically. This aspect of mental health is often overlooked, and this creates a hindrance for many people to feel the full effects and benefits of their mental health recovery. The good […]
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The iconic physicist Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” This is an interesting quote coming from someone who spent most of his life indoors solving equations. But he has it right, and it is emblematic of how nature can help someone struggling with a dual diagnosis
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Traditional beliefs and treatment programs think of recovery as having a clear beginning and ending. Often, traditional ideas of sobriety view getting sober as recovery. Although sobriety is an important part of the journey, recovery is much more than abstinence. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recovery is a holistic
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There is little doubt that asking for help and entering addiction treatment is one of the strongest, bravest, and life-changing actions a person may ever take. There is also little doubt that addiction treatment can be very challenging, and building a stronger future takes work. However, as the iconic French playwright and poet Moliere said,
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There is a fun saying that is often used in recovery meetings. It goes, “When you first get sober you get your ‘marbles’ back, when you stay sober you learn how to use them.” While a bit cheeky, this is emblematic of what recovering good judgment through addiction treatment is all about. Good Judgment: An
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According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), craving is a strong, urgent, or abnormal desire for a certain substance or activity. There are many different forms of craving, like food cravings, craving addictive substances, or in some cases, craving inedible things. When you think of cravings, you may think of unusual pregnancy cravings or craving
The iconic American author and philosopher Joseph Campbell famously said, “We must let go of the life we have planned so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” This is what embracing your recovery is all about. It is about being willing and open to the idea that there is a happier,
There is often a lot of shame that comes with addiction. This can be especially true when an individual is addicted to huffing because it is often minimized by people who don’t understand how addictive and dangerous it can be. The good news is that, with the right help and support, healing from huffing is
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Substance use disorder (SUD) and other conditions like chronic pain negatively impact millions of people across the world. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes, an estimated 20.9% (51.6 million) and 6.9% (17.1 million) of adults in the U.S. experience chronic and high-impact chronic pain, respectively. The prevalence of pain conditions can
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There is a chapter in the primary text of 12-Step recovery (often referred to as the Big Book) entitled “Working With Others.” The chapter begins, “Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking [and using] as intensive work with other [people in recovery]. It works when other activities fail… You can
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