by Dana Hinders | Jan 2, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Recovery
If someone suffers from depression and a drug or alcohol addiction, this is referred to as a dual diagnosis. Understanding the relationship between these two co-occurring disorders can help you decide how to best support your loved one. Signs of Depression It’s...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 6, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Practicing Recovery, Recovery
If you’ve decided to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, your attitude towards the recovery process is key. A growth mindset promotes empowerment, which sets the stage for a lasting recovery. Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life Carol S. Dweck, the...
by Dana Hinders | Nov 19, 2018 | Addiction, Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Being in recovery requires rethinking every aspect of your daily routine, including how you choose to socialize with family and friends. In the earliest stages of recovery, sober socializing may involve steering clear of places where you know alcohol will be served....
by Dana Hinders | Nov 8, 2018 | Addiction, Practicing Recovery, Recovery
It’s common for people with substance use disorders to rely on alcohol or drugs as a way to reduce stress, which means that an important part of the recovery process involves learning healthier stress management techniques. Everyone’s a little different in...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 26, 2018 | Addiction, Addiction Consequences, Drug Treatment, Recovery
A recent CDC report indicates that more than 20 percent of emergency room visits related to prescription opioid pain reliever overdoses also involved alcohol consumption. Since both alcohol and prescription opioid pain medication are legal, it’s a common mistake...
by Aspen Stoddard | Oct 12, 2018 | Addiction, Recovery
Substance abuse can arise at any age or from out of any circumstance. As a complex disease, addiction often co-occurs with other mental health illnesses. Much like how heart disease and diabetes are often diagnosed closely or simultaneously in a person, addiction and...
