You may have just become sober and already want to throw in the towel. Do not fret about feeling this way.
Although addiction is different for everyone, there are some distinctive behaviors that happen when people abuse drugs and alcohol.
For someone to get off drugs and alcohol there is typically a detoxification that the body must go through to be rid of mind-altering substances that can set off withdrawal symptoms.
Finding a solution to the opioid crisis is one of the most important issues that are on the minds of people across the world.
Originally, DBT started off as a way to treat borderline personality disorder. The effects worked so well that the treatment was extended to patients with other disorders that needed to learn life skills for pain management, such as depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse.
Addiction took a lot out of you when you were out there.
Saying someone “slipped” is one of the terminologies that people in recovery will use to indicate that someone has relapsed.
Feeling sad and “blue” are pretty common feelings that many people will experience throughout their lifetime.
Plain and simple – addiction is hard on your body, mind, and soul.