Unemployment and alcohol consumption often go hand in hand. The financial and emotional burden that comes upon an individual or family can be too much to bear. As a result, a person may turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with the situation. In recent years, economic turmoil, stress, and anxiety have increased the rate…
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Now that you’re back on the right track, you’ve probably considered adding a social life back into your routine. The good news is that you can benefit from a women’s sober living program in San Diego. The supportive housing offered by sober living homes can help you stay on track while you’re enjoying your social…
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Drug and alcohol addiction affects more than your physical self. It also impacts your emotional and spiritual well-being. When you take the big step toward recovery, you’ll participate in various forms of therapy. They may be as different as psychotherapy and fitness therapy, which both help you strengthen your body and mind. The therapies available…
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Addiction is a complicated disease that affects the brain. Treatment can’t focus exclusively on physical symptoms, and there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to sobriety. Spiritual healing can play a role in treatment, and many patients benefit from a focus on spiritual addiction recovery. Learn more about spirituality addiction recovery in San Diego…
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Cocaine is one of the most highly addictive drugs in existence. In fact, more than 10% of all Americans have tried it at least once. Often glamorized in the media and portrayed as a “high-status” drug, cocaine abuse can nonetheless damage the brain, heart, and lungs. As a result, these serious physical risks make it…
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The path to addiction recovery can be long and challenging. Often a person addicted to a substance will have cycles of relapse, especially if the underlying cause of their addiction goes unidentified and unaddressed. Therefore, how can long-term recovery and sober living truly be ensured for those struggling with addiction? Spiritual addiction recovery—a holistic approach…
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Adderall is a prescriptive drug that’s primarily for the use of treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because of its highly accessible nature, the risk of Adderall addiction and abuse is high. Adderall addiction withdrawal can involve sudden psychological effects that seriously affect a person’s mental health. Therefore, a successful recovery may require extensive psychological…
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Heroin is an opioid made from morphine, in the form of tar or powder that can be injected, sniffed, snorted, or smoked. As you probably know, heroin use can easily lead to addiction, which is a complex condition that affects the reward system in the brain. As a result of heroin addiction, there may be an…
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Meditation is a spiritual practice that dates all the way back to ancient India and China. Though it’s become popular as a form of relaxation and reducing stress, it can also be used therapeutically. Meditation therapy is a method of relaxation by focusing on a word, sound, or image while eliminating outside stimuli. It can…
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Addiction recovery is a long process that often extends beyond the initial time in rehab. The months most individuals spend in this first step is small in comparison to the many years that can follow. For many of those in recovery, additional structures and support systems are needed to prevent relapse. One important program that…
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