Posts by Addiction Pro
Moving on After Rehab: Guide to a Fresh Start
Having the initiative to attend rehab takes a lot of strength and self-awareness, but it’s staying sober on your own that will truly improve your quality of life. Luckily, there are resources that can help. Checking in frequently with sober coaches, learning the benefits of moving away, self-care, and celebrating every step of the way,…
Read MoreYou’re Not a “Bad” Person for Drinking Heavily
You just need to understand the consequences so you can make informed choices. I have been sober from alcohol for 6 years and I also have a mental health and addictions nursing background. Alcohol addiction runs in my family in a very serious way. I’d say I know a few things about alcohol addiction and…
Read MoreHeavy Drinking and Its Effect on Relationships
It’s not about demonizing our alcoholic loved ones, it’s about creating more understanding I am a former nurse and alcoholic in recovery. My mission is to talk about alcohol and its effect on our health, lives, and relationships. Undoubtedly, most people are aware that alcohol can cause stress and conflict in relationships. However, the general…
Read MoreFirst, do no harm: An argument for a radical new paradigm for treating addiction
There’s rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we’re once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science story that fell through the cracks in 2020, each day from December 25 through January 5. Today: why we should replace the…
Read MoreHelpful Hints to Combat a Season of Holiday Triggers
The holiday season is here, and while Christmas and New Year’s festivities can be a joyous time, this time of year also brings its own set of stressors. And those stressors can trigger substance use. Identifying what might drive you to relapse – and having an action plan against those temptations – are the foundational…
Read MoreSAMHSA to Launch New “Office of Recovery” to Expand Its Commitment to Recovery for All Americans
Thursday, September 30, 2021 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is launching an Office of Recovery, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to advance the agency’s commitment to, and support of, recovery for all Americans. September marks National Recovery Month, and in organizing this new…
Read MoreHow to Aid Your Loved Ones Through Withdrawal
Withdrawal is and can be a difficult part of the recovery process because it presents various physical and mental obstacles for the individual. Relapse rates are currently as high as 50% during and after the most intensive treatment, so it remains a major issue for addiction recovery programs. Preventing a relapse is the most essential…
Read MoreChoosing a Drug Rehab
When choosing a drug and alcohol treatment center it is important to find the best care that will fit your needs. Some of the following factors will help guide you in choosing the right facility and type of care for you or your loved one! After considering several components that can factor into different addiction…
Read MoreFirst Steps to Becoming and Staying Sober
Chemical substances can change how your mind and bodywork. Using these substances artificially alters the brain’s chemistry, which could lead to dependence and addiction. Today, Our World in Data shows that over 2% of the world’s population has an alcohol or drug addiction. These two are also the leading cause of death from substance abuse.…
Read MoreFighting America’s Opioid Crisis
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2019) there were over 70,000 deaths from drug overdoses with over 50,000 of those deaths being opiate related. The nation is experiencing an opioids epidemic which can be combatted by finding help in a residential rehab facility. America is so lucky to now have more drug treatment…
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