It’s not uncommon to hear people refer to others as having an addictive personality. Do you have this? Perhaps you’ve heard others refer to someone having such a personality trait that indicates they are more likely to develop a substance use disorder than others. The truth is, there’s no single trait that is applicable here.…
When lawmakers during the early 20th century realized the harmful effects of abusive substances, they felt it was best to ban these drugs to ensure no one gets their hands on them. Unfortunately, history shows that when you ban something that everyone wants, it will only make people want to get access more through secret…
We live in a technology-centric world where we use technology as an easy method of communication. We never have to look at the other person or worry about stuttering or saying something we will regret. Smartphone addiction can disconnect you from the world and the people around you if you do not get help to…
There are some people that feel like they cannot live without the other person. While this may seem like a romantic notion that we see in entertainment, it is more like a barrier to getting well if you suffer from addiction in addition to codependency. It is important that you not rely on encouraging someone’s…
Being in recovery requires a lot of responsibilities like attending meetings, staying away from triggers, renewing relationships, and doing anything else to achieve sobriety. Being sober does not have to mean all work and no fun. Having fun in recovery is important. It lets you take full advantage of what the world has to offer…
Sobriety is a brave step for someone recovering from drug addiction. It is your way of saying that drugs and alcohol are no longer your go-to when you experience negative feelings and you want to be respected towards your social circle. Living a sober life requires taking care of your physical and mental health as…
There are those that give up after one attempt of treatment when they relapse. It does not mean that all drug treatment is not effective but that particular form of treatment was for you. There are many forms of treatment where you can either stay at a facility until you are all better or attend…
When you have been abusing drugs and alcohol for a long time, those abusive substances are still in your system. Not ridding your body of these substances can do internal damage and you might feel like you cannot handle the withdrawal symptoms. It is important that you let the first stage of your drug treatment…
When you see someone ruining their lives with substance abuse or refuse to get help with their mental health issues, you want to do more than just watch but to point them in the right direction. You and your loved ones can hold an intervention for this person. An intervention is a structured conversation between…
It can be frustrating to see someone you love succumb to alcoholism whether it is a friend, relative, or someone you are in love with. You want to change them and you want to scream at them for all that they have put you through without thinking of addiction as a brain disease. It is…