What Are the Early Signs of Drug Addiction?
Signs of substance use disorder (SUD) usually involve changes in your loved one’s habits, personality, or interests. Some can be more subtle.
Victim Mentality and Addiction
Overcoming victim mentality is crucial for addiction recovery. Learn how to break free from the victim mindset at Waypoint Recovery Center.
Alcohol’s Damaging Effects on the Brain
The brain is a complex web of connections controlling bodily responses, cognitive function, and mood. Even just a few drinks can affect the brain by changing how neurotransmitters relay information, but long-term abuse of alcohol can have severe consequences for your overall health and wellbeing. Someone who drinks heavily for an extended period of time can develop noticeable deficits in brain function. The risk of brain damage related to alcohol abuse varies depending upon a
Returning to Treatment After Relapse
You have a community in addiction treatment. You know you are not alone in recovery. Well, the first thing to know about relapse is that you have a community here, too. Addiction follows the same patterns as other chronic illnesses, with the rate of relapse at 40 to 60 percent. That is midway between the rate of relapse for diabetes and hypertension! A more complete recovery is possible, but know that you are not alone
8 Tips for Dating Someone in Recovery
It’s natural to be a little apprehensive about dating someone in recovery, but it’s important to keep a healthy perspective on what your relationship will involve. This post outlines 8 helpful tips to consider as you’re getting to know your partner. 8 Tips for Dating Someone in Recovery 1. Take It Slow Jumping headfirst into a new relationship is never a great idea, but it’s especially important to take it slow when you’re dating
Using Journaling to Promote Emotional Awareness in Recovery
Journal writing is a free, portable, and private way to develop a better understanding of your emotions as you build the foundation for lasting addiction recovery. When you write in a journal as part of your daily routine, you are working to restore your mind and body to a more balanced and healthy state. Benefits of Journaling Journaling offers a number of benefits during the early stages of your sobriety. For example, journaling helps
8 New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery
Setting New Year’s resolutions is more than just a fun tradition. If you take the time to create actionable goals for yourself, your New Year’s resolutions can be an important tool in promoting a lasting recovery. Using the SMART Goals Framework Most New Year’s resolutions fail because they are too vague or the person making the resolution hasn’t thought about how to achieve their goal. For example, “get in shape” could mean anything from