Substance abuse is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide, often with devastating consequences for both the individuals struggling with addiction and their loved ones. While the path to recovery is complex and multifaceted, understanding...
Mental Health in Substance Abuse disorders often go hand in hand. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that nearly half of individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) also have a co-occurring mental health condition. This complex...
Emotional self-regulation, the ability to manage and control one's emotions effectively, plays a pivotal role in the journey to sobriety. We'll explore techniques for utilizing emotional self-regulation in recovery from substance abuse, particularly in the context...
Hyperkatifeia is a term coined by addiction expert Dr. Anna Lembke to describe the heightened sensitivity to pain and distress experienced by individuals in early recovery. Hyperkatifeia can complicate the recovery process and increase the risk of relapse if left...
Substance abuse in the US has recently been on the increase and Ohio fares much worse than other states. On the surface, it might seem that addiction and substance abuse are individual or family problems but the larger society and community are also affected....
It is no surprise that most people who experience substance abuse also tend to have some kind of psychological issue going on, and vice versa. There are certainly a number of strong links here which can be identified, and the more fully we understand those links,...