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 | Jun 20, 2022 | 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 may become additional... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 15, 2022 | 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... 
by Todd Taylor | Jun 13, 2022 | 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... 
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...
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