Childhood trauma, family structure, educational opportunities, and mental health can affect the development of executive functioning skills.
Because social anxiety disorder often goes undiagnosed, people often turn to alcohol or other drugs to self-medicate their symptoms.
Giving birth is undoubtedly a life-changing experience, but fluctuating hormone levels combined with sleep deprivation can put new mothers at risk of postpartum depression. In some cases, postpartum depression can lead to struggles with substance abuse. Addiction, like postpartum depression, is a serious illness—not a character flaw. Women who are struggling with their mental health after childbirth deserve access to care that will help them manage their condition and provide ongoing support as they adjust
Learn how rumination and intrusive thoughts can increase a person’s risk for substance abuse and related mental health issues.
Studies have shown that people who are more willing to forgive have stronger immune systems and better cardiovascular health.
As a person develops a tolerance to an abused drug, they may begin seeking a stronger and faster high. This can lead to intravenous injection.
The 12 Steps are used in AA, NA and similar circles. They take a holistic approach that focuses on improving your overall outlook on life.
Recovery is a time of new beginnings. For many people, this includes rethinking past career choices to find a new position.
Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that incorporates restructuring to process thoughts and emotions.
When stress in recovery is triggering cravings that are hard to manage, don’t be afraid to reach out to your care team for support.