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Using Memory to Diminish Cravings
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,...
Does Gender Affect the Length and Success of Recovery?
As many individuals experience similar obstacles through recovery, men and women sometimes experience similar struggles that may arise from their gender. Learning about these potential biological factors can help you plan what coping mechanisms you...
Maintaining Life-Long Sobriety
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...
Voluntary and Involuntary Aspects of 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...
Effective Prevention Strategies to Reduce Underage Drinking
Preventing underage drinking involves spreading information about the dangers of alcohol, but effective prevention strategies go beyond education. The school system, the home environment, and the overall community each have a role in reducing the...
Balancing Chakras in Recovery
Chakras are considered energy centers throughout your body. The reactions that happen at each chakra location relate to varieties of energies that are released from each section. By focusing on each of the seven chakras, you can sharpen your...
Coming to Terms With Addiction
Many aspects of addiction can help you determine if that is something you continue to struggle with after treatment. This same realization is essential to be aware of in the event of relapse. Recognizing an Addiction One of the first steps of...
What Does the Cycle of Addiction Look Like?
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...
The Science Behind Addiction
Drug addiction or substance use disorder may be viewed as a conscious dilemma brought upon by negative choices. While the initial choices of using a substance can play a role, addiction is a complicated neurological disease with many scientific...
5 Books to Inspire Success in Recovery
Reading has been proven to have a wide variety of benefits for long-term health. By improving cognitive abilities, longevity, and overall functioning, reading can be a helpful tool to implement into your recovery plan. The following five books...
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