Holistic addiction treatment encompasses the mind, body, and soul. The focus on mindfulness encourages patients to fully engage in treatment and be in the right mindset. Mindfulness is being present, aware, and participating consciously in your experiences as they happen. Since drugs and alcohol alter the way a brain functions, a person cannot practice mindfulness […]
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Addiction is a behavior that a person continues to do even though it leads to harmful consequences. Addiction seizes the brain’s normal functions and changes the brain chemically and physiologically. This makes it extremely difficult to change the addictive behavior. Breaking the cycle of addiction requires a good treatment program that will help a person
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Many people experience boredom at some point in their lives. Boredom can result from a person’s lack of interest in activities, work, or life. When a person is bored, he or she lacks motivation or interest in healthy activities and is at risk of turning to drugs or alcohol, which can lead to addiction. Boredom
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Special events such as weddings, holidays, parties and other social events can be difficult for people who are in recovery. Many people associate these events with drinking alcohol. Attending these events can be very challenging, especially if you suffer from a mental health condition. Sadly, many people think alcohol is needed to have fun. In
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Addiction ruins lives. It impacts the lives of those who struggle with addiction as well as the lives of loved ones. Addiction is a complex brain disease and alters brain chemistry and the way that it functions. Relationships are often torn apart and loved ones feel helpless, hopeless, and alone through the emotional distress caused
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