by Krystine Poindexter | Dec 18, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Substance Abuse, Uncategorized
by Krystine Poindexter, RAC, Assistant Administrator The holidays are often seen as a time of joy and connection, but for those struggling with addiction, they can bring feelings of loneliness, shame, and regret. Addiction may leave you estranged from loved...
by Stacia Taylor | Oct 27, 2021 | Substance Abuse, Addiction Recovery
Myth #2: If someone relapses, they’re a lost cause. Relapse is often misunderstood as a failure or lack of desire to remain sober. Relapse simply means a return of symptoms. The process of relapse starts WAY before the person uses or drinks again. It usually...
by Stacia Taylor | Oct 6, 2021 | Substance Abuse, Addiction Recovery
MYTH: There’s something wrong with the addict brain. By: John Brooks LPC, MFT Our brain reward system isn’t wrong. It’s working as expected. We see evidence of this reward system in every creature inhabiting this planet…even fossils of extinct animals show evidence of...
by Riley McEacharn | Apr 28, 2021 | Substance Abuse, Addiction Recovery
5 Ways You May Be Enabling Someone’s Addiction 1. Avoiding the Problem You may be too afraid to address the problem out loud. It may be too uncomfortable to promptly confront your loved one about their potential drug or alcohol abuse. It may be painful to watch...
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