by Todd Taylor | Jun 12, 2022 | Addiction
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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 11, 2022 | Addiction
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, there is a way to make... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 9, 2022 | Addiction
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 treatment find that... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 8, 2022 | 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 disorder is... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 5, 2022 | Addiction
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 cycle can help you... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 5, 2022 | 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 processes behind it.... 
by Todd Taylor | May 28, 2022 | Addiction
Many of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal seem obvious. However, many signs are often disregarded as something else. Nicotine addiction itself can be hard to recognize; this makes the withdrawal symptoms hard to recognize as well. By understanding these signs and... 
by Todd Taylor | May 26, 2022 | Addiction
Throughout the process of recovery, you are consistently working toward reaching your goals and bettering yourself. To accomplish this, you have to formulate a basic understanding of who you are and who you want to become. Self-discovery can feel overwhelming, but it... 
by Todd Taylor | May 24, 2022 | Addiction
Many individuals in the process of addiction recovery are also dealing with another form of mental health disorder. Some of these disorders may require or recommend the use of medications to assist the recovery process. While currently struggling with substance use... 
by Todd Taylor | May 22, 2022 | Recovery
Many individuals who go through the process of addiction recovery look into obtaining a career in the field of psychology or similar fields. Because of their progression through substance use disorder, they may find they desire to help another individual through the...
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