Love and sex addiction can impede your ability to process pleasure, reward, and happiness in healthy ways. According to an article from the Social Research Journal, for centuries we have broken happiness into two aspects: Pleasure and a life well lived. Thus, there is an intrinsic connection between our perception of happiness and pleasure. ForRead More
If you have completed your time in treatment, this is an accomplishment in and of itself. During your journey ahead, you will apply all that you have learned. Most likely, you have learned about the importance of sober connections. You may have explored how these connections are instrumental in your recovery. As you consider howRead More
It can be difficult to recognize the impact your actions and behaviors can have on those closest to you. Moreover, as a parent, it can be hard to acknowledge how your substance use may be impacting your children. At The Guest House, we know the brain is wired to gravitate toward actions that artificially stimulateRead More
Tragic stories about fentanyl overdoses seem to appear in the news almost daily. Even though many of these incidents occur from actual fentanyl use, the powerful opioid is also being found in substances like marijuana and cocaine. This deadly mix has made illicit drug use more dangerous than ever. Dangers of Fentanyl According to theRead More
Self-identity and self-image are extremely important when it comes to overcoming addiction. How you think and feel about yourself is strongly tied to your concept of yourself, known as self-concept. With the right tools and methods, a strong self-concept can be developed along your road to recovery. What Is Self-Concept? A 2016 study in theRead More
Overdose rates from street drugs are at an all-time high. Every day, it seems like there’s another news story about fentanyl being part of a deadly mixture with other drugs. As if this wasn’t bad enough, another substance, called xylazine, is now being found in illicit drugs and making its deadly rounds. What Is Xylazine?Read More
Many people love to wind down at the end of the day with their favorite video games. In fact, the gaming industry is booming, with billions of players worldwide. However, if you’re an avid gamer, you may be wondering how much is too much. Sometimes, there can be a fine line between playing for funRead More
If you’ve ever worked in a high-pressure environment, you are probably no stranger to stress. Unfortunately, stressful situations like intense careers can cause people to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. With the right treatment, however, the cycle of addiction can be broken. Neurobiology of Stress and Addiction Decades of research have shown strong links betweenRead More
Discontinuing your substance use is an important part of your recovery journey. However, there is more to substance use disorder (SUD) recovery than abstinence. Another important step on your journey to a healthier you is fostering emotional sobriety. What Is Emotional Sobriety? Emotional sobriety is synonymous with emotional regulation. As noted in an article fromRead More
Mindfulness can teach you to focus on the present moment without judgment. If you are going through addiction recovery, this practice can be highly beneficial to help you along your journey. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is simply considered any activity that brings your awareness and focus to the present moment. According to a 2010 studyRead More