Addiction affects the way a person takes care of him or herself. The addiction takes over every aspect of life and takes priority over all responsibilities. When a person is living with an addiction, they often forget about self-care. An addicted brain needs to be clear of toxic substances and retrained to function normally. Yoga […]
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Children of parents who struggle with alcoholism are at risk of experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and drug or alcohol abuse. Children of parents with an addiction can feel uncertain, unstable, neglected, disorganized, and alone. The home environment influences a child’s chaotic feelings. Children feel guilty of their parents’ substance
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Friends and family members who drink alcohol or use drugs should not visit loved ones in rehab. In treatment, people learn how to stay sober, avoid triggers, and completely change the drinking and drug-using lifestyle. Detox and treatment are hard and recovery is a lifelong process with challenges to avoid relapse. Staying sober is a
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Addiction affects so many aspects of a person’s life. When an individual is addicted to drugs and alcohol, relationships with family and loved ones are compromised, responsibilities are ignored, and physical and mental health deteriorates. Addiction results in job loss, financial problems, broken relationships, overdose, and early death. Here are 8 reasons to become sober:
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Recovery takes a lot of hard work, an optimistic attitude, and encouragement from sober loved ones. A good support system with positive reinforcement will help in very difficult times. There are various treatment programs with many options available for every situation. The programs vary because addiction affects each person differently. Residential programs are often located
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The human body consists of many organs that all function together to keep a person alive. These organs need to stay healthy so they can operate on a daily basis and are essential to survival. Drug and alcohol use affects all of them. The brain is a complex organ that controls the way you feel,
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Everyone gets bored on occasion, but for a person recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, boredom increases the risk of relapse. Overcoming addiction is challenging, but staying occupied with healthy activities will lessen the risk of turning to drugs or alcohol. Staying active also promotes physical and mental health, which is important for a person’s
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Drug and alcohol addiction puts a person at risk for life-threatening medical health complications. Substance abuse causes brain damage, liver failure, nerve damage, heart attack, overdose, and death. Mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or paranoia develop from substance abuse. Drug and alcohol abuse severs relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. A person who
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Cypress Lake Recovery is proud to announce the integration of Dr. Phil’s Path to Recovery to our residential treatment program. This groundbreaking virtual reality program was designed by Dr. Phil and his team of researchers, behavioral scientists, and other professionals specifically to aid in the reduction of recidivism often experienced in recovery from addiction. When
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The temptation to relapse is difficult for someone with an addiction. During recovery, you need to prepare for challenges that put you at risk of relapse. This includes avoiding people, places, and things that relate to your lifestyle of using drugs or alcohol. Learning relapse prevention skills can help prevent high-risk situations. Here are 5
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