Everyone’s recovery from addiction varies, but one thing is for sure – it’s a long and arduous process that requires hard work. If you want to be sober for life, you have to know some of the most common relapse triggers. Although cravings will eventually get better, the long-term effects of substance abuse can make…
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Many people think recovery is easy, but it’s a lifelong struggle. People who have underestimated how hard recovery can be may even do anything to turn back time and learn this lesson. To strengthen your addiction recovery journey, you should learn crucial relapse prevention tips. Many people have stayed sober for years and then find…
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The journey to recovery demands the combined efforts of trained mental health experts. Your recovery is not your achievement alone; many people also have a stake. However, you remain the person of focus in the group because you hold most stakes. For success, you will need to activate leadership tools in recovery to ensure everything…
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Why do you need life coaching for recovery? Addiction is a leading cause of substance use disorders. Statistics reveal that by the end of 2017, an estimated 19.7 million people in the US aged twelve years and above were battling various substance use disorders. Also, over 8.5 million Americans were suffering from dual diagnosis in…
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) defines stress as the body’s response to any pressurizing demand. Challenges that can result in stress include the pressure to perform at work or school, significant life-changing moments, and traumatic experiences. It’s normal to experience stress periodically as it keeps you alert, enabling you to perform better in…
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According to Psychology Today, there is a close connection between anxiety disorders and social media use in the contemporary world. For example, several studies reveal that many people who use social media become anxious if such platforms are not available. Such people opt for social media addiction to calm anxiety. As a result, social media…
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According to Statista, 2.95 billion people use social media worldwide. Social media sites include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more. These represent some of the more popular ones. Internet usage is a common way of interacting for most people, and with that comes social media. However, the link between social media and depression is also…
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Alcohol use is one of the most widely used addictive substances in the United States. With over 88,000 deaths a year from this substance, you probably want to know more about alcohol use and abuse. Some questions you may have are — what constitutes an alcohol use disorder, and you may want to know the…
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The United States faces a drug crisis, which has lasted for several years. With the many overdoses and hospital visits occurring every year due to drugs, you may wonder, how this can occur. Why are people getting so addicted to drugs? While there are various reasons for drug addiction, one reason is that many people…
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Alcohol use disorder is a growing problem in the United States. With just about 86% of Americans 18 years or older saying they have consumed alcohol at some point in their lives and approximately 88,000 people dying a year due to alcohol-related causes, it is crucial to understand the horrific effects of alcohol. Everyone is…
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