Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Mental Health
The Alcohol and Depression Connection
I used to drink to feel better. I needed to get that immediate relief and escape from my everyday life. It led me to a crippling alcohol addiction that lasted years and drove away a lot of cherished people in my life. I am still working to make up for the wrongs that I committed… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, College Substance Use, Mental Health, Sobriety
Marijuana and Depression: Using MMJ to Self-Medicate
We think of marijuana as a harmless substance, but it quickly led me to harder drugs that nearly took my life. The great people at Emerald Isle were able to get me through my struggle and open my eyes to the dangers of gateway drugs like marijuana. I’ve always dealt with depression off and on… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab
Why Is Fentanyl So Dangerous?
Once I found myself falling victim to a full-fledged fentanyl addiction, I knew I was gambling with death even more than I was before. I became addicted to opiates in my teenage years and eventually ended up becoming a heroin addict. When I was introduced to fentanyl, it almost killed me. I overdosed the first… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Sobriety
Radical Acceptance
Acceptance as a Method for Recovery If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you have a very real need to change. Otherwise, you may end up exposing yourself to severe or even fatal health consequences. Quite often, people in this dire situation deny the reality of what is happening to them. This denial can… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab
Addiction Treatment in Scottsdale
Finding the Help You Need in Scottsdale, AZ Like people all across the country, many residents of Scottsdale, AZ, are affected by substance problems. These problems may include drug or alcohol addiction. They may also include dangerous, non-addicted abuse of these substances. In addition, some people are affected by combined symptoms of addiction and abuse.… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Sobriety
Moderation Management
The Pros and Cons of Harm Reduction for Substance Problems No matter where you live in the U.S., substance problems are common. Some affected people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Others are affected by serious, non-addicted abuse. In most treatment programs, the goal is substance abstinence. However, some programs rely on a different approach… Read More
Mental Health
Automatic Thoughts: How to identify and fix them
The Impact of Negative, Habitual Thinking The vast majority of people have significant control over their day-to-day thought processes. This means that they can choose what they think about and how they think about it. However, everyone also experiences automatic thoughts. These thoughts do not fall under your conscious control. Instead, they operate at a… Read More
Holiday Stress, Mental Health
Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Care
Coping With The Effects of SAD Do you find yourself feeling sad or depressed as winter approaches each year? If so, you may have a case of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a serious illness that requires the attention of a mental health professional. However, if you have this disorder, you can also… Read More
Holiday Stress, Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction
Post Holiday Blues Syndrome
Coping With Post-Holiday Depression The holidays are traditionally a time of fun and celebration. But what happens when the season ends? Many people simply savor their memories and make the transition back to daily life. However, others experience feelings of sadness or depression when the holiday season comes to a close. If this happens to… Read More
Mental Health, Psychosis
Mental Health Awareness
The Importance of Mental Health to Your Daily Well-Being The ways you think and feel play an essential role in your day-to-day reality. Thoughts and emotions that support well-being can have a tremendously positive influence on your outlook. In stark contrast, feelings and thoughts that diminish well-being can leave you in a negative, vulnerable state.… Read More
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