Treating an Opioid Addiction

Treating an Opioid Addiction

Opioid addictions are very common and are a great concern within our medical system. As prescribers increased the number of opioid prescriptions given out, unaware of the addictive properties, many individuals have developed an addiction to opioids....
Benefits of Vitamin D

Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that we can obtain from different foods or nutritional supplements and exposure to UV rays. This vitamin provides various benefits to our body and helps us stay healthy and function efficiently. Vitamin D works through a combination...
Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Addiction Rates

Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Addiction Rates

Research has investigated the link between different parenting styles and various life outcomes. How does each parenting style affect the potential for addiction? Authoritative Authoritative parents have high expectations for their children. However, they will often...
The Big 5 Personality Traits and Addiction

The Big 5 Personality Traits and Addiction

By reviewing the Big 5 personality traits, you can develop a sense of how strongly each trait influences your personality and behavioral patterns. If you are still unsure or want a deeper understanding of your levels of each Big 5 trait, consider taking a personality...
Problems With Immediate Gratification

Problems With Immediate Gratification

Addictions often involve actions that are taken for immediate gratification. You may have heard of this term, but what is it exactly, and how can it be overcome? What Is Immediate Gratification? Immediate gratification describes the desire to take action to gain a...
Are Food Addictions Possible?

Are Food Addictions Possible?

When hearing the term addiction, most individuals think of substance abuse like drugs or alcohol. However, addictions can apply to more than these substances. It is possible to become addicted to certain actions, the people you surround yourself with, and even the...
Normalizing Mental Health Awareness

Normalizing Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is often viewed as a sensitive topic that should not be regularly discussed. While the effects some individuals experience due to mental health issues is sensitive, shying away from the discussion of these effects can cause people to neglect to ask for...
Benefits of Reading Through Recovery

Benefits of Reading Through Recovery

Reading has been proven to have a variety of benefits for our mental health and the development of our thought processes. Through addiction recovery, we are working to strengthen our decision-making process and feel comfortable in the choices we make. Reading can help...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Nicotine?

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Nicotine?

If you are regularly using nicotine, it may not seem to not have consequences on your everyday life, but it is taking a toll on your body’s ability to function properly. The consistent use of nicotine can lead to a greatly increased risk of many diseases and...
Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

There are many therapeutic options for people in the addiction recovery treatment. You may have heard of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), but how much do you know about it? What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? CBT works to establish a clear mindset of your thought...
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