What does spirituality in recovery actually mean? If you’re not religious, are treatment programs that promote spiritual healing right for you? While some rehab facilities provide faith-based treatment, the term “spirituality” is usually very broad. No specific denomination has to be involved. Instead, healing a person’s spirit, along with his or her body and mind,…
“The sober mate knows the addict’s life is at risk. The worry, fear, and obsession over their partner may become chronic. Nights are spent worrying if the addict will come home, and hours and sometimes days are spent waiting for a phone call. This becomes the norm” (“I am in love with an addict: Why…
“For those with trauma, alcohol and other drug use can become a survival strategy. Obviously, it’s a strategy that doesn’t work in the long run…” ~ Johanna O’Flaherty, The Correlation Between Trauma and Addiction The lingering shock and stress from a traumatic event can ultimately lead to substance abuse, addiction, scientists say. Although a person…
Horses have the ability to both empower and calm a person, which are the main benefits of equine therapy for addiction. Equine therapy is helpful for a wide range of mental disorders, from ADHD to autism. Horse therapy can be particularly beneficial for treating drug or alcohol addiction. This is because using horses during a…
https://www.aspenridgenorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Adderall-How-it’s-Abused-and-Even-Addictive-02.png Adderall: How it’s Abused and Even Addictive There is no question about it: Adderall is abused by some, and even addictive in many cases. Despite its apparent usefulness in treating some disorders – such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – the active ingredients in Adderall have been shown to have a negative cognitive impact. Not only…
Substance abuse is an increasing problem on college campuses. According to a study on Drug and Alcohol Use in College-Age Adults in 2015, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that 31.9% of college students participated in binge drinking within the past two weeks. “Daily marijuana use has steadily increased among college students in…
Today, many anonymous groups exist to help people recover from their addiction. The 12-step anonymous tradition all started with Alcoholics Anonymous – or AA. The 12 steps were originally called the “12 Traditions,” and they were written by the founders of AA. All anonymous groups use this 23-step model with minor changes depending on the group.…
Being the child of an alcoholic is both difficult and chaotic. There may have been domestic violence, emotional abuse or neglect. At its best, childhood may have been unpredictable. The trauma of childhood is extremely impactful and has an effect on adulthood. As adults, many seek help as they find themselves having difficulty with relationships,…
How to Live with and Love Someone who is an Addict: Diane’s Story They’re not junkies. They are husbands and fathers suffering from a chronic disease. At least that’s what the books said. But Diane didn’t get it. How could someone choose a substance over his career, his health, his wife … over his own…