High levels of anxiety almost always go with the recovery territory. The brain and body are sorting themselves out slowly as detox gets rid of toxic substances from the body. Early recovery triggers anxiety for many reasons. It may not be something new for some people with addiction, but when it hits, anxiety canRead More
Talking is a form of communication, a tool people use to share information, invite others into their story, and give information. When people enter recovery, they often seek others who share the same type of situation (addiction, detox, recovery challenges) but are not always good listeners. Some listen too much and don’t like to share.Read More
In our previous FAQ post, we looked at the stress students today are facing, the role stress takes in their lives, and the difficulty they have in regulating that stress. For our first tip on how to support a student who is struggling with stress, we recommended bypassing the “I’m so stressed” escape route byRead More
Abuse of substances is not always obvious at first to loved ones. Eventually, the signs emerge that give an indication something is not right. Medication like Klonopin is prescribed by a doctor. Abuse of this drug can cause many behavioral changes, along with emotional shifts. The side effects may take time but eventually will beRead More
High school and college finals are quickly coming which means our country will be buzzing with millions of students who are trying their best to pass their exams in addition to managing their stress. Stress is on the rise for teenagers and young adults with reports of stress, distress, depression, and anxiety consistently on theRead More
Drug use and abuse of substances can affect the physical body over time. The reason it is dangerous is due to fluctuations with the heart, issues with the lungs, risks to the brain, and other issues. Mental health can be impacted long term, along with other things. Cellulitis is one condition people may not talkRead More
Studies which assert that digital media is devastating for the mental health of young adults fluctuates. Over the past few years, the evidence has started to pile up that it may not be digital media itself which causes depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, and other body image related issues in teens, among other mental healthRead More
When people use substances, they have different reasons for starting. Some began with prescriptions, innocuously thinking they could control pain that quickly spiraled into addiction. Others suffered trauma or neglect and used substances to numb out. Other people have tried substances as a way to get high and found they liked the euphoric feeling, onlyRead More
Exercise has become a nearly universal suggestion for coping with depression. Innumerable personal and scientific accounts have confirmed that regular exercise at at least a daily minimal average of twenty to thirty minutes can greatly alleviate many symptoms of depression. Exercise boosts happy brain hormones, gets the blood pumping, builds confidence, routine, esteem, and muchRead More
It could be said that anyone can accomplish anything. In fact, such a sentiment is said too often, in poor taste, in the wrong context. For example, when someone has sustained significant physical trauma, or any other kind of trauma which may not be physical, they are prone to hear something like “You’ll get overRead More