by Todd Taylor | Jul 12, 2022 | Recovery
As a professional within the field of mental health, or any field for that matter, maintaining your own mental health is essential. Providing care for yourself and ensuring you are managing your emotions can help you provide the same support to others in your... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 11, 2022 | Recovery
When you and your partner are living in the same quarters and both dealing with substance use disorder (SUD), the influence to continue using can be drastically reinforced by your partner’s habits. Your habits, in turn, can reinforce their desire to use. This can... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 11, 2022 | Recovery
As we discover new information and new techniques for addiction recovery, we are slowly bettering the options available. Reviewing the current scientific research, you can develop a better understanding of the recovery procedures that are in place and the data behind... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 9, 2022 | 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.... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 8, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 7, 2022 | 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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 6, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jul 5, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 28, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 28, 2022 | Addiction
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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