Addiction and mental health
Addiction Blog
Articles about addiction, mental health, and what recovery actually involves. Some of it is practical: what withdrawal feels like, what insurance covers, how to tell an intensive outpatient program from a partial hospitalization program. Some of it is written for the person on the outside trying to help.
Everything here is either written by a clinician on our team or checked by one before it goes out.
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Why More People Are Seeking Addiction Treatment Later in Life
Addiction has traditionally been seen as an issue that mainly impacts younger individuals, with most attention focused on teenagers, college students, and adults in…
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The Healing Power of Group Therapy in Addiction Recovery
One of the most powerful parts of addiction recovery is connection. Many people come into treatment feeling isolated, ashamed, or like no one could…
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What Makes a Sober Living Environment Safe
A sober living environment is safe when its rules are kept every time. Here is what to look for in a sober house, what MASH certification means, and how to make a home safe for someone in recovery.
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How to Stay Sober: 7 Things That Actually Hold
Staying sober is a different skill from getting sober. Here are the seven things that hold up in the first year: structure, people, medication, what to do with a craving, and what to do after a slip.
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Living with an Alcoholic – Best Coping Strategies for Family Members
Alcoholism is a devastating disease, and its effects are strongly felt by anyone who lives with an alcoholic. The effects of alcohol addiction impact…
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What Does Relapse Mean? Understanding the Term and Its Implications
Relapse is often viewed as a weakness or a failure in addiction recovery, but this is far from the truth. Relapse is not only…
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How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction? Explained
It was once said that it’s possible to break any habit in about three weeks. Current research tells us this isn’t always the case,…
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Can You Die from Withdrawal Symptoms?
Alcohol and drug withdrawal is a physically demanding process. Can You Die from Withdrawal Symptoms? While many people recognize that withdrawal is difficult, the…
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Benefits of Being Sober From Alcohol: What Changes and When
The benefits of sobriety arrive on a schedule: sleep in a week, liver and blood pressure in a month, mood by 90 days, and a bank balance you will notice by the end of the year.
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How to Help an Alcoholic Who Doesn’t Want Help
You cannot make someone stop drinking, but you can change the odds that they choose to. What to say, what to stop doing, and how to have treatment ready for the moment they say yes.
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