Drug and alcohol abuse takes a major toll on your physical and mental health. The substance itself damages your mind and your health, and the lifestyle choices associated with addiction typically include poor nutrition and a lack of exercise. Combined, these can lead to malnourishment, which affects all of your body’s systems and results in Read More
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration iterates the importance of cultural competency in the treatment of substance use disorders and points out that this extends to characteristics like gender, sexual orientation and age. Children, adolescents and young, middle-aged and aging adults are all susceptible to drug abuse and addiction, and when it comes Read More
Over 17 million people in the U.S. — roughly one out of twelve adults — chronically abuse or are addicted to alcohol, and half of all Americans have a family history of alcoholism.1 Alcohol addiction affects your physical and mental health, your relationships, your finances and your family system, and it can lead to legal Read More
If you think you may have an addiction but aren’t sure, making a self-diagnosis is a matter of understanding exactly what addiction is and knowing the signs and symptoms associated with it. Drug and alcohol abuse is a major public health concern. The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids points out that 23.5 million Americans are addicted Read More
Nearly everyone experiences feelings of anger now and then, but for some, unresolved anger can lead to addictive or compulsive behaviors as well as cause or contribute to relapse once in recovery. Addressing anger issues with anger management during treatment for a substance use disorder is essential for successful long-term recovery. Unresolved Anger Anger almost Read More
Self-esteem is the way you view your worth as a person.1 Without a healthy sense of self-worth, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing you don’t deserve good things to happen to you. If you’re struggling with addiction, you may even feel like you’re not worthy of recovery. Building up your self-esteem and Read More
Not every case of drug abuse involves illicit street drugs. Some of the most widely abused drugs in America might be found in your own bathroom medicine cabinet. The abuse of prescription drugs is a major crisis in this country, and research shows that up to 20 percent of adults in the U.S. have abused Read More
Recovery is a lifelong process, and it’s not a solo journey. Support groups and other recovery resources can help you stay on track when the going gets tough. One powerful form of support is the 12-step program. You’ve probably heard of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step groups, but you may not know all the details Read More
Sobriety isn’t a challenge you tackle by yourself. You need a good support system to make it through the tough days. When your interactions with family members are positive and healthy, these relationships can be some of your strongest forms of support during recovery. However, it might take time and some hard work to repair Read More
A person who experiences both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse problem is said to have a dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders. Although the name of the condition may not be familiar, a dual diagnosis is a relatively common occurrence. Research shows that about one-third of people with a mental illness Read More
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