Jun 14, 2021 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
There’s often a specific way that alcoholics are portrayed in the media: bumbling, flushed, and with a characteristic red nose. If you look up pictures of this characteristic, you’ll see a variety of red, bumpy, swollen faces. This is known as a drinker’s nose. Other...
Apr 5, 2021 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Many people are familiar with the effects that alcohol can have on things like the brain and liver, but studies show that the consequences of drinking can actually impact your eyesight as well. The term “alcoholic eyes” refers to the ways in which your...
Dec 21, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
As any addiction expert will tell you, there are profound physical, emotional, and psychological effects of alcohol. With long-term use, the effects of alcohol on the brain can change the amount of neurotransmitters in your brain, thus changing your moods and thought...
Sep 21, 2020 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
If you know somebody who is struggling with addiction, you probably experience moments where you feel completely helpless. You want to help and give support, but aren’t sure where to start. You might even feel as though you are doing everything you can to support your...
Aug 14, 2019 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Proper nutrition is important for a healthy life. And if you suffer from a substance use disorder or mental health condition, nutrition is even more vital. It is one of the essential links to a successful and long-term recovery. During periods of addiction, many...
Jun 28, 2019 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
A vicious cycle exists between trauma and addiction. Trauma often causes its victims to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Oftentimes, this leads to addiction and further trauma. For this reason, it’s essential that rehabilitation treats not only the addiction but...
Apr 8, 2019 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Alcoholism in the family is often tied to dysfunctional relationships and unhealthy home environments. It can affect the way families communicate and spend time together. It can also impact the way children develop. Let’s look at some of these situations as well...
Apr 3, 2019 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
Is There a Link Between Social Media and Drug Addiction? Social media is inescapable in today’s world. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and multiple other platforms promote a constant connection with friends and family. When you’re in recovery, social media may not...
Mar 13, 2019 | Rehab, Recovery and Behavioral Health News
How to Manage Anxiety While in Recovery Anxiety is fear. Our hearts race, our palms sweat and ours bodies release extra stress hormones. No matter how irrational our fear seems to others, it doesn’t change our very real struggle with anxiety. When drugs and...