05/03/2023 5 Things You Can Do to Help Someone Struggling with Addiction It hurts to see a loved one struggle with addiction. It’s a terrible disorder that leaves a trail of broken lives in its path, and it’s far from uncommon.
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels Addiction & Recovery • 01/31/2023 The Connection Between Shame and Addiction Addiction is a miserable disorder that creates many negative emotions. These emotions are often so powerful they get in the way of a person seeking help or making changes to get out of theirsituation.
Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels Alcoholism & Recovery • 01/30/2023 Alcohol Use Disorder vs. Alcoholism Not everyone who drinks has a drinking problem, and those who do aren’t all alike. People differ in the degree to which alcohol impairs their health and their life, and modern psychologicalassessment has taken this into consideration
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels Addiction & Recovery • 01/26/2023 Addiction Signs, Symptoms, and Statistics Addiction is a complex, chronic and relapsing brain disorder known for producing a compulsive, irresistible urge to abuse substances, even though the consequences of substance use are negative, even catastrophic. The causes of addiction aren't precisely known
Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels Addiction & Recovery • 01/26/2023 The Link Between PTSD and Addiction Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychological disorder that is established when a person witnesses or survives a traumatic event. In some cases, these events are brief and very intense
Photo by Mahrael Boutros on Pexels Addiction & Recovery • 01/26/2023 Is There an Antidote for Alcohol Toxicity? Alcohol is a powerful depressant, slowing down all your brain functions, including those that keep you alive. While drinking prompts feelings of relaxation while also reducing anxiety, these effects don’t last
