Month: December 2020

trauma and addiction and recovery

Trauma, Addiction Treatment, and Recovery

Trauma Impacts Substance Use and Recovery Early trauma and other forms of trauma impact our ability to cope with stress. It can be exhausting to keep trauma-related memories out of our minds (or at least held at bay). Often when stress becomes overwhelming, frightening, and at times unbearable, it often leads to addiction. Years like …

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holiday triggers

How to Cope with Holiday Triggers This Winter

We’ve already talked about ways to make your holiday season memorable and safe in the midst of COVID-19 – virtual gatherings, new traditions, and self-care will be helpful in the days ahead. This time of year may be traditionally merry and bright. However, for many in recovery, December poses a unique set of risks. Stress, …

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signs of addiction

Early Warning Signs of Addiction: How to Know When Something’s Wrong

Are you worried about a friend or family member, but aren’t sure whether or not they have a problem? Many people across the country require professional treatment for addiction, but for loved ones, it can be difficult to determine whether a person’s substance use has reached problematic levels. Today, we’ll help you to identify some …

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nutrition and addiction recovery

Nutrition and Recovery

Addiction to the illicit, prescribed and alcohol is an alarming public health issue. Did you know that heavy drinking and drug use leads to big shortages in the nutrients you get? Studies on addictive disorders have demonstrated severe nutritional deficiencies among alcohol and drug abusers with behavioral, physiological and cognitive symptoms. Substance abuse generally leads …

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