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 28, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Recovery |
Building a foundation for sustained recovery involves healing the mind, body, and spirit. For many people with a history of substance abuse, this includes finding ways to manage chronic pain. About Chronic Pain Chronic pain is pain that lasts for 12 weeks or longer....
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...
