Alcoholism is a devastating yet common issue in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 28.9 million people struggled with an alcohol use disorder in 2023.[1] If you are a recovering alcoholic, you might be struggling with how to have fun in sobriety. People in recovery often have […]
Millions of people struggle with addiction each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people had a substance use disorder in 2022. It is likely that you know at least one person who suffers from substance abuse. You might even have a close friend or loved one who […]
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Mental health conditions are common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 adults struggle with a mental health condition, and 1 in 25 deal with a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.[1] Watching your loved one struggle with their mental health is never […]
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Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people suffered from a substance use disorder in 2022.[1] When you have an addiction, that means your brain and body are relying on the substance to function properly. […]
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If you are in addiction recovery, you are probably familiar with 12-step programs. You might even be active in a group like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA). No matter what 12-step meetings you attend, you will eventually need a sponsor. NA and AA meetings are highly beneficial to recovery. Some are centered around […]
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When comparing crack cocaine and methamphetamine, the two substances do have similarities, such as their addictiveness and stimulating effects. Both are linked to serious health risks as well, but they originate from different substances. They also affect the brain and body a little differently from one another. This article explores the differences between crack and […]
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of behavioral therapy that helps manage a variety of conditions. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), CBT can treat “depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.”[1] Some people also use CBT to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic […]
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in America. Many people are unaware that they have a problem with alcohol because it is so heavily ingrained into our society. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that nearly 30 million people struggled with an alcohol use disorder in 2022.[1] Attending and completing […]
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Addiction and trauma are heavily intertwined. First, many people who go on to develop substance use disorders have an extensive history of childhood trauma. The traumatic experiences they endured during their early years made them more likely to lean on drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the lingering effects. Another way that trauma and addiction are […]
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Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer in Recovery?
/0 Comments/in Alcoholism /by George MavrookasAlcoholism is a devastating yet common issue in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 28.9 million people struggled with an alcohol use disorder in 2023.[1] If you are a recovering alcoholic, you might be struggling with how to have fun in sobriety. People in recovery often have […]
How to Stage an Intervention for an Addicted Loved One
/0 Comments/in Drug Addiction, Recovery /by George MavrookasMillions of people struggle with addiction each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people had a substance use disorder in 2022. It is likely that you know at least one person who suffers from substance abuse. You might even have a close friend or loved one who […]
What is the Baker Act?
/0 Comments/in Recovery /by George MavrookasMental health conditions are common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 adults struggle with a mental health condition, and 1 in 25 deal with a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.[1] Watching your loved one struggle with their mental health is never […]
What Does it Mean to Quit Drugs Cold Turkey?
/0 Comments/in Drug Addiction /by George MavrookasAddiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people suffered from a substance use disorder in 2022.[1] When you have an addiction, that means your brain and body are relying on the substance to function properly. […]
How to Choose a Sponsor in AA
/0 Comments/in Alcoholism /by George MavrookasIf you are in addiction recovery, you are probably familiar with 12-step programs. You might even be active in a group like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA). No matter what 12-step meetings you attend, you will eventually need a sponsor. NA and AA meetings are highly beneficial to recovery. Some are centered around […]
What is the Difference Between Crack and Meth?
/0 Comments/in Drug Addiction /by George MavrookasWhen comparing crack cocaine and methamphetamine, the two substances do have similarities, such as their addictiveness and stimulating effects. Both are linked to serious health risks as well, but they originate from different substances. They also affect the brain and body a little differently from one another. This article explores the differences between crack and […]
6 Useful CBT Techniques for Addiction Recovery
/0 Comments/in Drug Addiction, Recovery /by George MavrookasCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of behavioral therapy that helps manage a variety of conditions. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), CBT can treat “depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.”[1] Some people also use CBT to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic […]
What is a Dry Drunk?
/0 Comments/in Alcoholism /by George MavrookasAlcohol is the most commonly abused substance in America. Many people are unaware that they have a problem with alcohol because it is so heavily ingrained into our society. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that nearly 30 million people struggled with an alcohol use disorder in 2022.[1] Attending and completing […]
The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
/0 Comments/in Alcoholism, Drug Addiction /by George MavrookasAddiction and trauma are heavily intertwined. First, many people who go on to develop substance use disorders have an extensive history of childhood trauma. The traumatic experiences they endured during their early years made them more likely to lean on drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the lingering effects. Another way that trauma and addiction are […]