Healing the pain beneath addiction
Addiction rarely starts because someone is “weak” or lacking willpower. More often, it begins as a way to cope. Alcohol or drugs may temporarily numb anxiety, trauma, loneliness, emotional pain, stress, or difficult memories. Over time, what once felt like relief can begin to feel impossible to control.
Get assessed for substance abuse at home
When living with an undiagnosed mental health condition, impulsive decisions, manic behavior, and dangerous life decisions can emerge, making recovery more difficult. This can lead to feelings of isolation and confusing, and can in fact fuel addiction issues. Being in recovery is so much more than being clean. Understanding your mental health, and allowing yourself to heal not only physically, but mentally, will bring you so much closer to your goals.
Holiday triggers and 11 tips for relapse prevention
The holiday season causes changes in many people’s lives. This time of year can create added stress and trigger a relapse in people recovering from drugs and alcohol abuse.