by Todd Taylor | Aug 24, 2022 | Addiction
Certain genetic factors have been shown to have some correlation with the level of potential an individual has of developing an addiction. While genetic factors are far from the only factors that lead to addiction, they may impact the onset of addiction for some... 
by Todd Taylor | Aug 22, 2022 | Addiction
Co-occurring disorders are common when dealing with substance abuse. This term is another term used to describe a dual diagnosis. Understanding what they are and how they affect recovery can be extremely beneficial. Recognizing a potential co-occurring disorder and... 
by Todd Taylor | Aug 12, 2022 | Addiction
Understanding what factors or situations influenced the beginning of your addiction can be extremely useful to you in recovery. Learning from past situations and recognizing the factors that led you into the addictive cycle can help you refrain from making similar... 
by Todd Taylor | Aug 8, 2022 | Recovery
People come into treatment to recover from addiction for various reasons. While each person may be working to overcome an addiction, the events that led them toward treatment may differ. As many substances have criminal charges involved with use, you may be working... 
by Todd Taylor | Aug 7, 2022 | Recovery
Being within the age range of 18 to 22, you are considered a young adult. This phase in life is full of various transitions and adjustments. This is the time to figure out who you are and who you want to be in life. While many of us are excited to become adults, this... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 30, 2022 | Addiction
Substance abuse can cause various adverse health effects and long-term consequences for you and those surrounding you. If you are working through the recovery process and discover you are pregnant, the effects of relapsing are drastically increased. You are no longer... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 29, 2022 | Addiction
Partial day treatment is a form of partial hospitalization program. This level of treatment is a step-down program for clients who have already attended residential treatment. Partial day treatment allows people to develop a support system, search for employment, and... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 29, 2022 | Recovery
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt and alter neurological responses to best fit the situation presented to it. This concept shows that our brain is not a hard-wired system. Instead, the brain is consistently altering itself to fit its surroundings.... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 28, 2022 | Addiction
Substance abuse can occur with a variety of substances. Learning about each of the commonly abused substances and the effects that they have on your physiology can be extremely useful. Each substance comes with its own set of side effects and potential consequences.... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 26, 2022 | Addiction
During an addiction, it is common to act out and make a variety of impulsive decisions. Some of these choices may have led to broken trust and other kinds of damage in the relationships between you and your family members. As the family can play a major role in your...
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