Underage and young drinkers don’t yet know their limits. Young people can binge when they drink, often because they play dangerous drinking games that can lead to alcohol poisoning and even death. If you have a teen or a college …
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Through the resolutions it inspires, the New Year brings with it the promise of starting fresh and a chance to take the right step towards sobriety. As the end of the year rolls around, we turn our attention to the …
A person’s health, personality, lifestyle and past and present experiences can play a significant role in the development, symptoms and treatment of a drug or alcohol dependency or addiction. Every person is unique, as is the life they have lived …
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The Texas Mindset and Addiction Detox When it comes to addiction detox, treatment and recovery, mindset is everything. When we’re addicted, the substances we use can literally take over our brain and, subsequently, every decision we make. Learning to take …
Forgiveness in Recovery is An Important Step in Healing Forgiveness is a simple behavior. Yet it’s so complex in its machinations. Forgiveness in recovery requires letting go of a constant focus on something you’ve felt was wrong. This is central …
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Those in addiction recovery will often cite that what brings them together is a common enemy—the drugs, alcohol or other numbing agents. However, managing a sober life in addiction recovery has another great enemy—boredom. When you reflect on your time …
Sleep is as vital to our health and well-being as food and water, but did you know that sleep also has a detoxing effect on the brain? For centuries, top minds in science and philosophy have wondered why people sleep …
Given the common obstacles in early recovery many individuals face, a person battling a drug or alcohol dependency or addiction may acknowledge that a problem exists and recognize the need to reach out to a mental health professional and seek …
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You have come so far in your recovery. Through diligent work, you have made steady progress in admission, accountability and surrender of the power addiction once held over you. There is much for you to be proud of as you …
If you are in recovery from drug or alcohol use disorder, triggers hold a lot of power. A trigger can be a smell, a song, or the sound of ice clinking in a glass. It can also be a social …
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