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Though it isn’t hard to imagine why a victim of domestic violence might abuse alcohol or drugs in an attempt to mask physical or emotional pain, the frequency of this abuse and addiction scenario is startling. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), women who have been victims of childhood or adult abuse are [...]
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When the body engages in regular activity, chemical and emotional changes take place that increase an individual’s physical health and mental health.
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Because the risk of relapse is so intricately tied to the length of treatment, it is incredibly important that addicts complete their time in rehabilitation.
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The holiday season can be full of chaos, pressure and–for someone in recovery–temptations at every turn.
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While stress is a natural part of life, recovering addicts must be extra vigilant in the ways they cope with and handle the tension and anxiety they encounter.
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The idea that a glass of alcohol will reduce stress is probably as old as alcohol itself. “Unwinding” has become almost synonymous with drinking in our culture.
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Eavesdrop on any conversation from the office break room to your local grocery store and you will no doubt hear snippets of life stories involving the most common causes of stress today: work (or lack thereof), money woes, parenting, family responsibilities, health problems, housing costs, relationships, etc. Few of us have not experienced stress in [...]
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Drug addiction is a disease of the brain. Initial drug use might be voluntary, but repeated abuse has been shown to alter gene expression and brain circuitry, which in turn affects human behavior. Once addiction develops, these brain changes interfere with an individual’s ability to make voluntary decisions, leading to compulsive drug craving, seeking and [...]
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