One of our biggest motivating forces to recover from our addictions is wanting to get back to who we were before addiction took over our lives. We want to rebuild the lives we lost. What are some ways in which addiction changes us? The impacts of addiction are mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. It often…
It is no secret that rappers love cough syrup. The drink has become synonymous with the hip-hop scene, and many rappers have even named their songs after it. But what many people don’t know is that cough syrup can be addictive, and that some rappers have developed a serious addiction to it. In 2010, rapper…
Different levels of anxiety can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are going to die. Exposure therapy can help you confront those triggers that make you feel the way you do. Anxiety can be a very scary feeling. It can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are…
Depression is being in a low mood or sadness that can interfere with your daily activities and prevent you from being happy. There are more severe forms of depression like catatonic depression where you are not speaking or in a daze for a long time. If you know someone with catatonic depression, you need to…
When people’s lives are being ruined by substance abuse or they refuse to get help for their mental health issues, you want to do more than just observe. Instead, you and your loved ones can hold an intervention for this person. An intervention is a structured conversation between loved ones and someone struggling with addiction.…
During the winter months, there is reduced light and shorter days. The phenomenon can affect some people, causing turmoil in their day-to-day activities. Such people suffer seasonal depression that occurs at specific times of the year. Those with loved ones who have this disorder may fail to understand the cause of their loved ones’ extreme…
There are many different approaches to therapy when it comes to addiction. Individual therapy or talk therapy encourages honest and open discussion about your issues without restrictions or judgment. This sort of safe environment enables you to work through your problems with your therapist effectively without fear of shame or judgment. Your therapist will help…
If you are in recovery, remaining sober during the holidays can seem challenging, but you are not alone. You may find that alcohol’s presence appears at many festivities or celebrations during the holiday season, but it doesn’t mean you have to consume alcohol to enjoy yourself. If you reminisce on your most cherished memories of…
Heroin is an illegal substance processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from certain varieties of poppy plants. This drug can be snorted, smoked, or injected, depending on the user. Heroin quickly binds to opioid receptors as it converts into morphine, creating a surge of pleasurable and euphoric sensations for the user. Tolerance can…
Adderall is a prescription stimulant that can treat ADHD or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Those with ADHD typically struggle to focus, making them benefit from using a stimulant like Adderall. It allows them to be calm and attentive by balancing out certain brain chemicals. Those who do not suffer from this disorder experience the opposite effect, usually…