According to Consumer Reports, more than half of Americans take four prescription medications, as their recent survey of 1,947 people indicates. Other vitamins and daily supplements are added to the mix, as Americans attempt to help themselves as much as…
A 2015 study published in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine expressed 4 main ideas in relapse prevention: Relapse as a gradual process with distinct stages Recovery is a process of personal growth with developmental milestones The main tools…
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a time-sensitive, structured, present-oriented type of psychology to help individuals solve current problems and refocus dysfunctional thinking and behavior patterns. Ultimately, psychologists work with individuals using CBT to help them: Address apprehensiveness and motivations of…
When singer Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator on April 21st, 2016, data released 6 weeks after his death showed that he died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl – a synthetic opioid that has been shown to be…
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event such as abuse, rape, an accident, natural disaster, and more. Many people who experience traumatic events report unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and more – signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).…
Social support is a vital component to success in recovery, but there are also people who can make your recovery more challenging. Unfortunately, not everyone in a recovery program has the best motives and, with or without knowing it, they…
Watching a loved one with an addiction can be extremely painful and heartbreaking. You want to help them, but they won’t listen. You’ve done everything you can, but you’re running out of resources. At this time, you may be feeling…
Essentially anyone can struggle with alcoholism, and celebrities are at a disadvantage when it comes to this because there are many open opportunities for them to drink. Being held accountable for exceptional looks and performances, many celebrities undergo so much…
A stimulant drug that is a white, bitter-tasting powder, methamphetamine (also known as “meth”), is estimated to be used by nearly 1.2 million people in the United States each year. Besides addiction and withdrawal symptoms, chronic use of meth can…
Previous research has shown that motivation can serve as a very powerful tool for those in addiction recovery. Intrinsic and extrinsic values often serve as motivation within themselves; for those in addiction recovery, intrinsic values may include the rewarding feeling…
