The Thanksgiving holiday, for many Americans, is a celebration of and with family and friends. On the last Thursday in November, and throughout the long weekend, you may share good food, have fun conversations, and watch football, and usually, there are drinks flowing freely. For those with alcohol addiction and those in rehab or on…
Methamphetamine, a drug commonly referred to simply as meth, is an extremely addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. The signs of meth use can show up whether you are new to using meth or well on your way to becoming dependent on it. If you or someone you love is struggling with meth…
They say that “it takes a village.” This is because it is true that you can get through a wide array of situations with a supportive network. For those battling drug and alcohol misuse, group therapy for addiction can be beneficial in helping them recover from a substance use disorder and teaching people new skills…
Addiction is a very common problem in the U.S. that affects millions of people. But despite the generalizations and stigma surrounding addiction, it is very complex, and its roots may stem from what happened during your early childhood. Knowing the connection between childhood trauma and addiction is vital to understand this problem. For instance, many…
There’s never a better day than today to get help for drug and alcohol addiction. For those who know about World Health Day, you may know it as a day when people educate and support others who need help with their health needs. Why not use this day as a reason to help others or,…
What goes into sober living? Working hard during drug and alcohol treatment is the first step. It takes learning about addiction and embracing addiction therapy in Ohio to achieve the best foundation for long-term success. Once you leave therapy, though, you’ll experience more risks to your health and sobriety. How can you maintain it long-term?…
If you are wondering what may cause someone to develop addiction and substance abuse issues, the answer is that many people go through trauma at some point in their life. This type of trauma can cause someone to develop a wide variety of mental health issues, including PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and depression. Of course,…
Just like substance use created changes in your brain, changes also occur when you stop using drugs. While not all of the damages that occur during addiction can be reversed during recovery, you’d be surprised how much recovery affects the brain. Research has led to a better understanding of the brain and advances in brain…
Mental health and substance abuse go hand-in-hand and often create a debate similar to the chicken and the egg. It’s hard to know if substance use contributes to mental health issues or if mental health issues trigger substance use; sometimes, it’s both. One thing is for sure. They are related. Studies show that half of…
Various addictions are often accompanied by shame, guilt, and self-stigmatization. These feelings can be traced back to the public stigmatization, which perpetuates negative stereotypes regarding addiction. The majority of society thinks of addiction as a moral problem insinuating that individuals suffering from addiction choose to continue using drugs, unlike people with other chronic conditions who…