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Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Its Benefits for Recovery
Treatment for addiction recovery can involve different approaches and therapies. One option that has great benefits for many people is dialectical behavior therapy, but how can you decide if it's right for you? What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?...
The Importance of Nature in Recovery
Dealing with substance use disorder (SUD) can cause many individuals to feel overwhelmed and stressed with the recovery process. There are many obstacles to overcome and many situations that may bring negative feelings throughout recovery. Learning...
What Is the Difference Between Dependence, Tolerance, and Addiction?
The terms dependence, tolerance, and addiction are very similar and are often used incorrectly to describe what an individual is experiencing. They are not interchangeable. Understanding the correct meaning of each term can help you recognize the...
The Dopamine Theory and Addiction
Some scientists believe the effects of dopamine transmitters play a major role in addiction and other mental health disorders. This idea is known as the dopamine theory. How Does the Dopamine Theory Explain Addiction? When an activity causes the...
Common Myths About Medication
Medication can be a helpful component of recovery for many people. However, certain myths about medication can hinder their usefulness or even encourage dangerous use. To ensure your use of medication is safe and effective, learn to recognize these...
Codependency and Addiction
When struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), you may need to handle many factors that threaten your recovery process. Codependency, for example, can bring about many challenges if not properly addressed. If you find that you are dealing with...
How Can My Surroundings Impact My Recovery?
The environments we choose to place ourselves in can significantly impact our ability to maintain a healthy mental state and work through recovery. Considering the different types of environments that you will encounter in your daily life can help...
Working With Substance-Induced Psychosis
Substance-induced psychosis can add a variety of new challenges when you are working with a patient in addiction recovery. Being aware of the potential onset and understanding how to best manage this disorder can ease the stress of recovery for...
Psychological Changes From Addiction
Physically, areas of the brain are altered through the addiction cycle. The prefrontal cortex is altered drastically as well as the limbic system. The effects on these physical systems in our body can cause a variety of psychological changes that...
Economic Effects of Substance Abuse
If you struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), you may think it only affects you and the people close to you. However, the incidence of substance abuse has huge impacts on the economy as a whole. When you understand the financial effects of...
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