There are those in our lives who are well-meaning, but always seem to try to take care of us, to make excuses for our behaviors, and enable our substance use. There are others who are always angry with us and judge us and belittle us....
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When certain activities are trendy, we may have a hard time taking them seriously. However, sometimes, popular opinion gets it right. The “trend” of yoga dates back to over 5,000 years ago. While it has roots in spiritual practices, it has become a mainstream way...
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The loss of control is something that is rarely associated with positive outcomes. For example, losing control of our car typically results in an accident. Losing control of our temper means that someone or something may get hurt. Losing control of our legs means that...
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Imagine a rock formation at the edge of the ocean. The waves constantly splash against it, around the clock, gently eroding the surface of the rock. Sometimes, there are big waves with more force which may even break small pieces off of the rock. Even...
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We are each given plenty of challenges in our own lives. Whether it be relationships, work, family, or other sources, there are plenty of things that can bring us anxiety. However, sometimes there are things that affect people globally. When the whole world faces problems,...
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Some of the biggest targets for collateral damage in our substance use are the relationships we have. Some do not survive our addiction and related behaviors. The ones that do may be left fragile. Once we have taken steps to heal ourselves of our addiction through...
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Being diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can be difficult enough to recognize and seek treatment for. We struggle enough to manage our lives and find treatment for the use of drugs and/or alcohol. Our substance use has impacted us significantly at work, school,...
Read MoreWhen substance use takes over our lives, a lot of things get lost in the shuffle. Probably the most important thing that gets lost is ourselves. We forget who we are, what we want, and the things we love to do. Often, our very personalities...
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We surround ourselves with luxury in our lives. Homes, cars, boats, and other material things that give us comfort and joy. But then we neglect our souls. Through substance abuse, we condemn our inner selves to the existence of pain and poverty, even if our...
Read MoreSociety is quick to place labels on people. We are judged by people for both things that we do and do not have control over, judgment is never politically correct. Along with judgment comes shame, regret, and remorse, particularly when it comes to alcohol and...
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