Best Addiction Dictionary Of Substances and Recovery Terms

Addiction dictionary

Confused about what to call addiction and recovery? We all need an addiction dictionary because the terms associated with addiction and recovery have been evolving in recent years. Some changes in terms have been made to reduce stigma, others have changed based on new diagnosis and research. Recovery Answers from the Recovery Research Institute at Harvard […]

Four Tips To Help You Manage Your Emotions

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Learning To Manage Your Emotions Changes Everything Can you manage your emotions effectively? Your emotional health is going to affect everything in your life whether you like it or not. If you are not able to manage your emotions, the results can be catastrophic in every area of life. Work, relationships, family, it all goes […]

Lifestyle Diseases You Can Get From Substance Abuse

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What Are Lifestyle Diseases Lifestyle diseases can come from many sources including workplace hazards and disorders like eating too much or too little and other behavior disorders. You may also face health problems due to Covid infection and other immune system issues. Diabetes is one chronic disease that does have lifestyle components where getting healthier […]

PTSD: Everything You Need To Know

PTSD

 What Is PTSD Traumatic events, both remembered and forgotten, can trigger Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma can be caused by either a single event or a series of events, and its effects can manifest in a variety of ways, from mild to severe. Substance abuse may result if PTSD is left untreated. Understanding treatment program […]

Understanding Addiction Recovery Options

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Addiction Recovery Options Can Be Confusing: Which Treatments Do You Need Addiction recovery options are not one size fits all. Everyone’s addiction is unique, so there is no one treatment that is right for anyone. If you or your loved one are searching for the right treatment program, it can be difficult to know which […]

Establishing Boundaries During Addiction Treatment

Establishing boundaries

Establishing Boundaries During Treatment Starts Recovery Off Right When your loved one is recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, one of the very firstimportant steps is establishing boundaries between yourself and them. Active addiction damages parts of your relationship such as trust and communication. You know your loved one doesn’t always tell the truth […]