There are several common reasons why some people fall into the pattern of substance abuse, and some of the most common tend to trace back to issues like anxiety. Many people struggle to find proper outlets for their stresses and anxious times, and when this sort of thing builds up to an intolerable level, [...]
There are a few different negative health effects that can arise from substance abuse addiction, and one common example that's specific to the use of alcohol is alcoholic ketoacidosis. What is this condition, and why are those who abuse alcohol on a regular basis at a higher risk for it? At Moonlight Mountain Recovery, [...]
There are a few areas of addiction recovery and treatment where unfortunate myths and misconceptions sometimes arise, and one such area is that of relapse. While most people involved in addiction recovery are aware that relapse refers to issues of returning to a given substance or other addiction form against one's better judgement, there [...]
There are a number of negative effects associated with addiction in many cases, and one of the most significant and well-known areas here is personality changes. Sadly, addiction often causes significant tweaks or even full-on changes to the personalities of people who deal with it, whether involving drugs, alcohol or any other form of [...]
While there are some areas of life where themes like punishment or other negative consequences are robust ways of changing behavior, there are also many others where the opposite effect can take place. In many cases, the realm of addiction is a good example here - some of the forms of "punishment" that both [...]
There are a few forms of negative impact that addiction can have on the body and overall health, and one of the more well-known such areas here is an increase in vulnerability to certain illnesses. Some people who struggle with addiction, particularly in the form of substance abuse, find that they're more prone to [...]
There are sometimes people in our lives who feel like they know us better than we know ourselves, and spouses are perhaps the most common example here. In cases where one member of a marriage or relationship is being affected by drug or alcohol addiction, a spouse can often be a very helpful person [...]
While everyone's journey through addiction recovery is different and will show up in varying ways, there tend to be certain struggles and challenges that are relatively common among those in this position. Knowing some of the common pitfalls of addiction recovery can be very helpful to many people, allowing them to be cognizant of [...]
There are several stages of addiction recovery that may seem intimidating to some people, and one common example in the early stages of such recovery is the first call made to an addiction treatment center. Whether this call is made by the person managing addiction or someone close to them on their behalf, knowing [...]
As anyone who has been involved in it can tell you, addiction recovery is a long, winding process that requires diligence and support to maintain. There are several ways that those taking part in addiction recovery may go about this, and one format that's long been popular and effective is the use of a [...]
