6 Tips to Avoid Manipulation by a Loved One with Addiction

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Addiction can take over a person’s life, including how the person behaves towards family and friends. The first and last thing on a person’s mind with addiction is getting that next high or substance. Logic is pushed aside and the individual will try to get the substance by any means necessary, including hurting loved ones [...]

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The Brain Science Behind Addiction

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Addiction impacts the brain in many ways including psychologically. The chronic nature of addiction compels people to see drugs, use the drugs and continue this cycle regardless of the circumstances. Treatment options are useful for people with addiction in treating both the brain and body. Learn more about the brain science of addiction and how

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Build Self Confidence by Making Amends

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

The willingness to forgive can resolve some root issues which can cause addiction to rage out of control. The first key to addiction recovery is focus on forgiveness of self and others in order to move forward. Dealing with what a person has done and coping with what happened to a person are two sides

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Get Disciplined for a Better Recovery

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Self-discipline is such a great tool to have in recovery. Finding happiness requires effort and persistence along with a healthy dose of self-discipline to succeed. When things come too easily it feels harder to be humble and grateful. Falling into addiction may cost an individual everything but the trial and tribulation can be good proving

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Treating Nicotine Addiction

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Addiction to nicotine can alter a person’s health in both the long and short term. A habit can quickly become an addiction as it may develop into dependence on the drug for stimulant and sedative effects. Treatment of nicotine addiction can help a person recover health over time. Explore some of the types of nicotine

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Strategies to Identify Symptoms of Depression

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Depression can be a hidden disorder that is not recognized right away. Only half of people with depression typically receive treatment. Improved rates of early diagnosis and recovery are seen when a loved one seeks treatment for depression. Learn some strategies to identify the symptoms of depression and see if a loved one is struggling.

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Know the Dangers of a Heroin Overdose

Drug Addiction / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Most fatal cases of drug overdose in the United States result from drug poisoning. This happens when a person’s exposure to a natural or man made substance has an undesirable effect. Unintentional heroin poisoning (‘accidental overdose’) includes heroin overdoses resulting from misuse of the drug, drug abuse or taking too much while taking other drugs.

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How to Help a Loved One Without Enabling

Addiction Recovery / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Sometimes helping hurts, as it is in the case of enabling a loved one to continue with addiction that is bringing harm to that individual and others. The consequences seem obvious but life is not always black and white when dealing with addiction and relationships. Enablement can keep the cycle of addiction going without realizing

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What it’s Like to Grow Up Around Addiction

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Children who grow up around families who struggle with addiction are more likely to become addicted to alcohol or drugs in the future. Addiction does not only impact adult children physically, but emotionally as well due to a dysfunctional home life. The effects of alcoholism on the family and other addictions extend well beyond the

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Psychological Principles of Addiction

Mental Health / Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

The origins of personal challenges with addiction can seem like a huge mystery. The brain and body are connected in a dance that happens when drugs or substances enter the system. Learning the principles of how addiction works and why it happens can help people understand how better to cope with addiction and seek proper

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October 2017

6 Tips to Avoid Manipulation by a Loved One with Addiction

The Brain Science Behind Addiction

Build Self Confidence by Making Amends

Get Disciplined for a Better Recovery

Treating Nicotine Addiction

Strategies to Identify Symptoms of Depression

Know the Dangers of a Heroin Overdose

How to Help a Loved One Without Enabling

What it’s Like to Grow Up Around Addiction

Psychological Principles of Addiction

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