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Modern societies have an incredible amount of information at their fingertips, whether through phones, tablets or any other smart device out there. As a result, many people can seek information at any moment from unreliable sources and unsecured sources. For this reason alone, many people feel simultaneously overwhelmed and encouraged when they consider the form … Read more

When someone freely gives her time, talents and energy to support a cause or another person, she often finds that she is the one on the receiving end. The people being supported may receive money, labor or materials to complete necessary tasks, but the person who donates those assets typically finds an improved sense of … Read more

Motivation is vital for accomplishing goals, especially in addiction recovery. Sobriety is a lifetime commitment that daily influences the choices a recovering addict makes. By remaining optimistic in spite of hardships, recovering addicts can stay sober. Ways to Find Motivation in Addiction Recovery Motivation is often at its highest during the beginning stages of sobriety, … Read more

Everyone who attends addiction treatment faces unique challenges during recovery, and young adults are no different. In fact, facing addiction as a teenager or twenty-something is especially challenging due to the unique problems, but, no matter what problems you face while recovering from addiction, you can use what you have learned during addiction treatment and … Read more

An individual’s brain gets its information from two different sources. Their senses tell them what is occurring in the outside world while their emotions tell them what that particular circumstance means to them. Similar to how hunger motivates one to seek food, emotions help motivate an individual to take care of their personal needs such … Read more

It is well known that addiction and intimate or long-term committed relationships do not mix well.  Individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol affect everyone around them, and their addiction can cause severe damage to all of their relationships. The addict’s children, relatives, friends, and even co-workers feel the effects of addiction. Unfortunately, the … Read more

A recovering addict who returns to work must address relapse prevention. According to the Journal of Addictive Disorders, this term was coined by Professor G. Alan Marlatt, who described it as ‘a collection of cognitive-behavioral [thinking/responding] strategies and lifestyle change procedures aimed at preventing relapse in addictive behaviors.’ Relapse is a real possibility for someone … Read more

Being open and honest about your addiction story is both a powerful and critical part of one’s recovery process. Although it can be difficult to open up to others and admit past failures, the act of verbalizing both the high and low points of your addiction and sobriety can have a tremendous impact on your … Read more

In today’s society, individuals are often trying to get so much done as fast as possible that they become exhausted and run themselves into the ground. Fast-paced work environments, family obligations, and busy social calendars, can make individuals feel like they must constantly struggle to keep up and never have a moment to relax. This … Read more

Humans may be brilliant, with opposable thumbs and large brains, but at the end of the day they are still animals. Important abstractions (such as personality and logic) are wonderful ideas, and, while they help people for the most part, they can sometimes prevent people from fully understanding life. In fact, sometimes the way we … Read more

For many people, finding a job as a recovering addict is a difficult and intimidating experience, but it is one major goal for people who are trying to put their lives back together from tearing it apart with drug abuse. Fortunately, you can take any of the following steps to put yourself in a better … Read more

Individuals in recovery inevitably face triggers, which are circumstances that may create a temptation to use again. Everyone in recovery, from those who are fresh out of a treatment program to those who have been sober for many years, must cope with triggers. Avoiding known triggers such as certain people and places helps an individual … Read more

Bipolar disorder is a mental condition which causes an individual to experience both intense highs and lows. There is some debate about what causes it. Some experts suggest that is inherited, others believe it may be caused by stress and, some, that it occurs because of too many cells in a certain part of the … Read more

The short answer is “no.” There is no known cure for bipolar disorder; however, there have been effective forms of drug therapies and other treatments that can provide stability for the sufferer. Many people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder have found that by utilizing these available treatment programs they can regain control of … Read more