Facts and Stats Regarding Mental Health in America According to MentalHealth.gov, mental health problems are very common. Their research concludes that in 2014 as many as “one in five American adults experienced a mental health issue.” Additionally, the same year found that “one in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness.” Serious mental health […]
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How Drinking Can Inhibit Your Sleep and Recovery In a recent article in 220 Triathlon, they discuss the affect that alcohol can have on your sleep and your recovery if you are training or an athlete. According to the article, “Alcohol affects your sleep quality, quantity, and ability to recover in a number of
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Celebrities Who Have Been Open About their Recovery Many celebrities have been honest about their struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Some of the most recognized names in Hollywood have opened up to fans about their substance use and subsequent recovery efforts. Bradley Cooper One of Hollywood’s leading men has spoken openly about his sobriety.
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Experiencing Loss as a Part of Addiction Treatment and Recovery It is something that is not always talked about but is experienced by a large majority of people going through addiction treatment: grief. Not the grief associated with the loss of a loved one, but the grief and sense of loss associated with addiction. Many
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Frequent Hurdles for those Recovering from Alcohol Addiction Addiction and recovery can be different for everyone. People face unique struggles in their treatment. Different things trigger different people and relapse prevention can be as distinctive as a person’s fingerprint. There are, however, some universal struggles for many people in addiction treatment. This article will discuss
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Why Community Is an Important Part of Addiction Recovery People who struggle with addiction have a tendency towards isolation. In many cases, heavy alcohol use can affect nearly every relationship that a person may encounter. It makes it easier to isolate yourself from hurting others. Isolation also makes it easier to feed your addiction. Many
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Tips and Tricks for those in Recovery This Halloween Halloween was once a holiday dedicated to candy and costumes, today it has become one of the biggest drinking days of the year. For those in recovery, Halloween can present some difficulties. At every corner is a place advertising an alcohol-infused evening or a house party
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Why Some Suffering with Addiction Avoid Recovery If you have never dealt with addiction you may not understand why some people struggle with the idea of getting treatment. There are a number of reasons that a person may avoid recovery options. In some cases, a person who relies on drugs or alcohol may not recognize
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