How Does SAD Impact Individuals? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically occurring during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter. This condition can significantly impact an individual’s mood, energy levels, and overall quality of life. Understanding SAD and its effects is crucial for recognizing symptoms and seeking appropriate […]
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms
Cocaine, a powerful stimulant drug, can lead to severe physical and psychological dependence. When someone who has developed a cocaine addiction stops using the drug, they often experience a range of withdrawal symptoms. Understanding these symptoms is crucial for those seeking recovery and for their loved ones. This article explores the various aspects of cocaine […]
How to Get Rid of PTSD Nightmares
Chronic PTSD nightmares are one of the unfortunate symptoms experienced by many, if not most people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. These disturbing dreams often upset their sleep in several ways. This article explains what PTSD nightmares are and how they can be treated. What Are PTSD Nightmares? Chronic PTSD nightmares are one of […]
Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Your Sex Drive, Physically and Emotionally
Drug abuse comes with many myths and misconceptions, and one of those is that certain drugs can act as aphrodisiacs. In reality, studies suggest that illicit drugs have a negative effect on the male sex drive, which can lead to a host of other problems related to sexual performance. The physical problems from drug abuse commonly co-occur with psychological problems as well.
How Drug Use Affects Oral Health
A smile is often your first impression when meeting new people, interviewing for a job, or even going on a date. For those whose smile has been affected by prolonged drug use, meeting new people or being asked to be in photos can be an uncomfortable situation. One of the first things those in recovery […]
How to Celebrate Graduating from Treatment
Graduating from a rehabilitation facility is an exciting event and should be celebrated in grand fashion. We make a big deal of every milestone – from receiving our driver’s license, to moving into our first apartment, to our work anniversaries. Recovering from addiction is no exception – and it takes much more hard work than […]
Alcoholism in Men: What You Need to Know
Men are more likely than women to drink excessively, and they’re more likely to develop alcoholism as well. Of the 16.3 million American adults who had an alcohol use disorder in 2014, 10.6 million were men, accounting for 9.2 percent of all men in that age group, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse […]
Changing Your Outlook: How CBT Works
Many addiction treatment centers incorporate some form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) into their treatment plans. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the theory that changing a person’s thought patterns can help them change their behavior. Developed initially to help recovering alcoholics avoid relapse, this therapeutic technique has since been adapted to address various disorders and […]
What is a 12-Step Program and Does it Work?
Most people have heard of some of the popular 12-Step programs used in addiction recovery; however, not everyone knows what these programs are really about. A 12-step program is made up of a set of guiding principles that define a course of action for handling problems such as drug addiction and alcoholism. The 12 steps […]
The Basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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