Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is often described as one of the most challenging, yet profoundly transformative, steps within the 12-step program. It marks
Discover the impact of alcohol on serotonin levels in the brain in this informative blog. Learn about the short-term and long-term effects on mood and mental health.
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction and a mental health disorder simultaneously? If so, you are not alone. Dual-diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders,
In today’s world, our mental health is often overlooked amid the daily hustle and bustle of life.
Deciding to quit drinking is a tough decision, but certainly one that you should be proud of. In a sober lifestyle, you can improve your
Despite its portrayal in the media or what common knowledge may try to dictate, drug and alcohol treatment is not just for people who have hit
The key feature of CBT is involvement. Rather than simply taking medications, the patient actively learns strategies for lifelong recovery and can direct the course of their treatment. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4605&preview=true&preview_id=4605&preview_nonce=8b623ccb5b#sthash.HAq16vU0.dpuf
What most Americans are now coming to understand is that punishing an addict for the disease of addiction does not cure the illness; only treatment can help people end their cycle of substance abuse.
Long-term recovery is possible when you surround yourself with supportive friends, family and professionals. Having trusted people to talk to and reach out to for help makes it easier to handle any bumps on the road to recovery.
Once an addiction has taken over your life, it is hard to see what you are giving up. Addiction to drugs is keeping you from a meaningful and fulfilling life. If you take a moment to think about just one thing that you have not been able to do because of your dependence on drugs, something that is important to you, you can focus on achieving it when you are in recovery. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4453&preview=true&preview_id=4453&preview_nonce=382d69e3b4#sthash.SDwSL41W.dpuf
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