Addiction Recovery Guide (Page 12)
Teen Substance and Alcohol Abuse - What Parents Can Do
In a 2017 Monitoring the Future survey conducted by the NIH, stats showed a decline in the use of drugs among teens. But despite the lower levels, the rates are still concerning for vigilant parents. Almost 1 in 10 students in 10th grade use drugs other than marijuana. And 9.4 percent of 10th graders and 13.3 percent of students in 12th grade are using drugs. There are various approaches that... ❯❯❯
Alcohol Addiction – Understanding Why Can Help You Gain Full Recovery
It’s hard to break free from any addiction but, the first important step is to recognize that there is a problem and to do something about it. Although many people drink socially and without dependency forming, when you think about it, perhaps it is not surprising that alcohol addictions occur. In society today, we do not view alcohol in the same way as other addictive substances and yet, alcohol... ❯❯❯
Perks of Art Therapy for Addiction
The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. ~ Pablo Picasso The idea of getting off an addiction seems nice but coping up is hard. It’s a time consuming journey which needs all our resolve. You just can’t rush through it, it needs patience and will power. It can be a painful ride. The best way to heal is to focus your energy and channelize it towards something creative... ❯❯❯
Activities That Can Help With Drug Addictions
There are several diverse activities that can help someone overcome addiction and provide numerous benefits to both the body and mind. These activities allow you to grow physically, mentally and even spiritually. Even with a strong support network for those going through recovery, there are other physical activities that can help someone who has been focused on drugs, construct a new life. The... ❯❯❯
Defeating Opiate Dependency for a Drug-Free Life
Opiate dependency has been a quiet problem plaguing the country that was rarely talked about. This all changed when the death rates for accidental overdose hit a sudden all-time high. Withdrawal from these drugs is the major barrier that has to be defeated in order to successfully beat the dependency for good. Opiate Dependency On the Rise There has been a remarkable and steady rise in reported... ❯❯❯
How to Deal With Dementia with Love and Assurance
Memories last forever but when dementia strikes a loved one, those memories will fade away – forever. Dementia is a permanent condition wherein a person’s ability to remember important events or people diminishes over time. The most common type is Alzheimer’s disease. Sufferers tend to forget things, names, and even how to take care of themselves. They are not productive and even simple daily... ❯❯❯
A Beginner’s Guide to Ibogaine
Ibogaine is a little-known compound which is found in a few plant species which are native to Central Africa. Both the plant and ibogaine extract have been used to successfully treat addiction for a number of years now. It has shown to be particularly effective at stopping opioid addiction in its tracks. Ibogaine is a psychoactive substance that is both a psychedelic and a dissociative. Exactly... ❯❯❯
How to End Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance abuse and addiction are very serious problems facing society. Every year they destroy countless families and cause untold damage to communities. As serious as these problems are, however, there are ways to end a person’s substance abuse or addiction through treatment. It is important that people understand what treatment for these disorders is and how it can help end these epidemics. ... ❯❯❯
Uncovering the Truth About Regression Therapy
Seeking out the truth about your past lives can be quite a big deal and, many times, you may be looking at a number of details related to those past lives as you explore just what it is that you need to work out in regards to the whole thing. That being said, what is the truth about regression therapy? How can it help you to work out your life in healthy ways and give you the freedom that you... ❯❯❯
Helping Body and Mind In Recovery
Much of the process of addiction recovery focuses on the mind. That's because we understand that addiction stems from a mental disease: Either choosing to abuse the substance, or reaching a point where you are no longer able to choose not to abuse it. The physical aspect of addiction is addressed only in terms of the physiological impacts of withdrawal And this strategy usually works. But for... ❯❯❯