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Antidepressant medications are much more common than you might expect. Recent surveys have found that about 13% of all adults in the United States are currently taking antidepressants, with women and older adults using these medications most frequently. If your...
Watching a family member struggle with addiction can be stressful and confusing for a teen. Teens are observant and may have questions about why their loved one has an addiction; they may even be tempted to try drugs and alcohol themselves. It’s Important to...
Meditation is a useful tool for managing stress and calming the mind. It can bring your attention to what is going on in the present moment and help you feel less overwhelmed by things out of your control. It keeps you centered and can prevent you from dwelling on the...
Practicing mindfulness while in recovery can help you relax and bring your focus to the present moment. Staying present can help you deal with cravings or overwhelming emotions so that you can use your feelings and thoughts as a tool for recovery. Benefits of...
Cravings can be common in recovery and can be controlled in a variety of ways. When you experience a craving, you may not only have a mental yearning to use drugs or alcohol but have physical symptoms such as a headache, racing heartbeat, or anxiety. Cravings can vary...
Your Food Choices & Recovery Substance abuse and addiction take a toll on the body. Most people who receive treatment and enter recovery have nutritional deficiencies and imbalances from their time spent using substances. So, while healthy eating is important for...