Going Cold Turkey Could Unravel Your Recovery
The cold turkey method, observed under new circumstances, does not seem like the way to go to end your addiction to drugs, alcohol or even smoking. The method has, in some cases, worked for addicts, but new research is telling us that for your overall mental health and well-being, this just isn’t the way to […]
A Personal Source of Inspiration For Addicts Everywhere
Inspiration and motivation are such key parts of recovery when it comes to ending the cycle of addiction to drugs and alcohol. It is often asked, however, where this inspiration should come from, and for the purposes of this article the inspiration and motivation come from a source that many non-addicts receive inspiration from: Music! […]
Rebuilding After Treatment
Do all the stars have to line up for recovery from addiction to succeed? Maybe not, but it helps to make small steps to better oneself during their treatment because it will prepare them for the shock of taking on real life once again. Treatment programs have never been better, but what people forget is […]
Treating Both Mental Health Problems and Addiction Together Could Secure a More Successful and Positive Outcome for Patients
There are certainly a number of similarities between mental health issues and addiction. Often, in many treatment settings, the two diseases are treated simultaneously. Those with a serious mental health disorder like Bi-Polar disorder or Schizophrenia are at a much higher risk to abuse certain substances, primarily alcohol, marijuana, MDMA and stimulants like speed in […]