Steps to Diagnose Addiction

Steps to Diagnose Addiction

Understanding how substance use disorder (SUD) is diagnosed can help you understand where you are on the scale of addiction and help you recognize addiction in those around you. While learning this information does not make you eligible to diagnose addiction on your...
Sleep Disorders of Alcohol

Sleep Disorders of Alcohol

Some people think that drinking alcohol before going to bed will help them relax and fall asleep. Alcohol does have some sedative properties and may be useful in the act of falling asleep. However, while this behavior seems to be a great solution to getting good...
Influencing a Friend Who Also Has an Addiction

Influencing a Friend Who Also Has an Addiction

While working through the process of recovery, you may make friends with other individuals in recovery. As a supportive friend, you want to encourage their sobriety and help them through the recovery journey. How can you be able to do this while you are working...
What Is Considered Excessive Drinking?

What Is Considered Excessive Drinking?

Many people are aware of the harm that alcoholism can cause. However, the levels of safe drinking, moderate drinking, and excessive drinking can be hard to differentiate. There are many dangers involved with excessive consumption of alcohol, but how do you know when...
Using Memory to Diminish Cravings

Using Memory to Diminish Cravings

Large portions of addictive feelings arise from the memories of using, which are associated with feelings of pleasure. These past experiences can cause the cravings for a substance to increase and reinforce the cycle of substance use. However, there is a way to make...
Does Gender Affect the Length and Success of Recovery?

Does Gender Affect the Length and Success of Recovery?

As many individuals experience similar obstacles through recovery, men and women sometimes experience similar struggles that may arise from their gender. Learning about these potential biological factors can help you plan what coping mechanisms you can use if you face...
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