HOW TO PREPAE FOR NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL
For everyone who makes the smart decision to quit smoking, they are not fully afraid of the cravings so much as the generally unpleasant physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. After all, these men and women have been consuming large quantities of this stimulant over the course of several months or years, so cutting off the […]
THREE-OF-A-KIND FOR NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL
Have you ever heard of something called the “icky threes”? Unless you are a recovering smoker or are close to a former smoker, then the chances are high that you have not heard of this. Simply put, the “icky threes” refers to an estimated time period marking each phase of a nicotine withdrawal program, and, […]
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SERENITY PRAYER OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Sometimes, as you undergo therapy and rehabilitation programs to help you overcome alcohol addiction, you need to take a more spiritual approach to life. Whether you are a religious individual or not, taking time to reflect on your experiences and connect with your spirit is a wonderful way to ensure your life can take better […]
HOW WITHDRAWAL INFLUENCES SLEEPING PATTERNS
Here is more on how withdrawal influences sleeping patterns and what you can do to help. How Withdrawal Influences Sleeping Patterns Ridding yourself of drug use is a wise step towards a healthy lifestyle, but it is never easy. After long term use, your body becomes physically dependent on drugs and withdrawal is a physical […]
HIGH FUNCTIONING ADDICTS
Here is everything you need to know about high functioning addicts. High Functioning Addicts How can you tell if you’re dealing with an addict? If your friend, coworker, or relative is a high functioning one, then knowing for sure is not as easy. High functioning addicts can expertly mask or disguise their drug problems without […]
BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT RECOVERING FROM AN ADDICTION
Here is some info busting myths about recovering from an addiction. Myths About Recovering from an Addiction Now more than ever people have become misinformed about what it means to be addicted and the steps necessary for rehabilitation. With so much information constantly being spread, it’s important to us that we address common myths that […]
REGAINING EMOTIONAL STABILITY IN RECOVERY
Here is what you need to know about regaining emotional stability in recovery. Regaining Emotional Stability in Recovery During the rehabilitation process you learn a lot about addiction and the way that it relates to you. You reach recovery through physical sobriety but the most important thing it teaches you is how to control your […]
HOW KNOWING YOUR TRIGGERS HELPS TO AVOID A RELAPSE
Here is info on how knowing your triggers helps to avoid a relapse. Knowing Your Triggers When things are going wrong in your life, it’s easy to imagine that a relapse is imminent. But what about when things are going right? Sometimes we become so confident about our current situations that we let recovery take […]
WHAT CAUSES RELAPSES?
For those struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, relapse is a breaking point within a period of sobriety. Individuals who are sober for one complete year have relapse rates below 50%, and individuals who are sober for a full five years see relapse rates below 15%. Although relapse doesn’t equate to failure, it […]
WHY ADDICTION CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS A DISEASE
The disease of addiction is a brain disorder characterized by its chronic and relapsing nature that causes people to compulsively seek the substance they typically use, despite knowing that using the substance will have negative consequences. Over time, the brain changes due to substance abuse and interferes with the individual’s ability to control their impulses. […]
