Recent research on the development of the brain indicates that this organ is forever changing. Any time you learn something new or anytime you do an old task in a new way, neurons in the brain are firing and making new connections. These new connections and the ability of the brain to continue to change…
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When a person makes a decision to get sober, it would be great if sobriety showed up at the door immediately. It would be fantastic if you could snap your fingers and you were sober. However, that’s just not the case. Just like it took some time to develop an addiction; it’s going to take…
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Many people don’t have a full understanding of addiction. They might believe, for instance, that a person lacks inner strength or willpower. People tend to believe that a person has some sort of personal flaw that is driving them to drink or use drugs again and again. People also tend to believe that a person…
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Some people might say that marijuana is not addictive and that they can stop at anytime. However, when people attempt to stop they may find they experience symptoms like fatigue, lack of appetite, anxiety, cravings, and irritability. Furthermore, these symptoms can keep a person from ending their marijuana use. The discomfort of one or more…
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Books can play a significant role in a person’s life – whether they’re addicted to drugs and alcohol or not. Books often have a wealth of information – especially self-help books – that can help a person with a problem they may be facing. Even novels and other fiction books can be enlightening and inspiring.
The phrase relaxation training might sound odd, but it’s meant to get a point across. Often, we don’t take relaxation seriously. You might think of relaxation as something you do at the end of the day, perhaps after all else is done. Or it’s something to do on the weekends, but not on each day…
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Fifty or sixty years ago, when someone needed help with addiction, friends and family may have sent them to a religious-based program. And the hopes was that through finding a closer relationship with God, the addiction would eventually come to an end. Although religion continues to be a common path of recovery for thousands of…
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Today there are approximately 23 million adults in recovery from addiction in the United States. For any one of these individuals, there could be something that goes awry in recovery. Perhaps their sponsor relapses or their family moves away or perhaps they go through a challenging heartbreak. These are situations that could threaten a person’s…
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If you’re a recovering alcoholic – whether you’re early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt – cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren’t easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to…
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When a loved one begins to act funny, you may not know what’s causing it. There could be a number of reasons behind the unusual behavior, such as stress, pain in the body, depression, or anxiety. Any of these could put a strain on someone affecting their behaviors, choices, and relationships. The same is true…
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