Economic Effects of Substance Abuse

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 addiction, you will be...
What Are the 5 Stages of Recovery?

What Are the 5 Stages of Recovery?

The five stages of recovery are essential to understand to help you work through the recovery process. Think of these stages as your steps to success that will lead you to a substance-free life. Determine which stage you are currently in and plan how you can work your...
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a disorder in which sleep is interrupted by vivid nightmares or dreams that cause the individual to physically act out their visional experience. If you have this disorder, during the REM cycle of sleep, your...

Benefits of Yoga on Recovery

Yoga has a variety of benefits for both physical and mental health. Anyone can enjoy these benefits, but they can be especially helpful to people in addiction recovery to help them keep their emotional and physical balance during this time of change.  History of...
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...
How Can I Overcome an Opioid Addiction?

How Can I Overcome an Opioid Addiction?

Opioids are often prescribed drugs that are intended to help relieve pain after surgeries or major health complications. These medications can be effective at alleviating pain to a greater extent than over-the-counter medications. Unfortunately, they can be extremely...
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...
Mental Health Risks of Counseling Work

Mental Health Risks of Counseling Work

Psychology and mental health professionals work every day to improve the lives and mental state of their clients through their specialized practice. The work done by these professionals is extremely important and helps many people change their lives and improve their...
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...
Call Now Button