by Todd Taylor | Jun 13, 2022 | 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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 12, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 11, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 9, 2022 | Addiction
Whether you have started or completed treatment for addiction recovery, the importance of maintaining sobriety through the rest of your life may seem obvious. However, it is often not that simple to accomplish. Some individuals who go through treatment find that... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 8, 2022 | Addiction
Many individuals assume all aspects of addiction are voluntary. However, while part of addiction involves choice, substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease that chemically alters the brain’s ability to properly function. Once addiction sets in, the disorder is... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 5, 2022 | Addiction
Addictions begin by releasing positive feelings related to the use of a substance. Then a cycle occurs that strengthens the desire or need for the substance. It is important to understand what the cycle of addiction looks like. Recognizing this cycle can help you...
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