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Representations of alcohol and drug addiction in movies and television shows are primary methods of disseminating addiction-related information to populations unaffected by substance use disorder (SUD). While some filmmakers endeavor to exploit addiction, utilizing the condition as a means to increase drama or progress a plot, others choose to depict alcohol or drug abuse with […]
When you feel comfortable enough in your ability to care for another creature, it might be time to adopt a pet! Not only will your furry (or feathered, or scaly!) friend offer you love and companionship, but also a purpose in your life and proof of your progress in recovery. Below are four benefits of […]
Developing a substance use disorder (SUD) can hinder plans to finish high school, college, or graduate school. Yet, the high-stress environment of an academic institution may be one of the underlying causes of the SUD. High School Students and SUD Alcohol and drug use and abuse are prevalent on high school campuses due to increased […]
We all know the adage “laughter is the best medicine,” but for individuals struggling with depression, humor can be either a tool for healing or a method of hiding depressive symptoms. Recent studies on the intersection between depression and humor examine the behavioral patterns of individuals with depression. Results suggest that humor, when integrated into […]
Mindfulness practices like yoga, meditation, and Tai chi promote mental clarity and physical strength, making them positive complementary treatments to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-Step programs, and group therapy. Rehabilitation facilities are expanding their treatment options to include alternative and complementary therapies, thereby offering a more holistic approach to recovery. Yoga Yoga Journal characterizes yoga as […]
Recovery friendly workplaces (RFW) in New Hampshire are welcoming individuals in recovery to rejoin the workforce in a stable, healthy environment. These companies understand the immense emotional and mental strength of populations overcoming SUD and hope to provide jobs to those who may face discrimination elsewhere. What Is a Recovery Friendly Workplace? The Recovery Friendly […]
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) defines the gifted student as one “with… the capability to perform—at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains.” Studies of “gifted” children suggest that the pressure to achieve in adolescence can lead to stress, anxiety, and poor self-image, […]
Humans are naturally social animals, so government enforced social-distancing and quarantine orders because of COVID-19 are not doing wonders for our mental health. Even when things start opening up and we are allowed to see people, there may possibly still be long-term mental health issues. It is important to take control of your mental health […]
Insecure attachment tends to be linked to addictive behaviors. However, the mechanism of how insecure attachment leads to addictive behavior remains unknown. A new study in the journal of Addictive Behaviors shows that emotional dysregulation intervenes between the relationship of insecure attachment with substance abuse and behavioral dependencies. Attachment, Emotional Dysregulation, and Addictive Behaviors Emotional […]
With being stuck at home during the COVID-19 quarantine, a lot of women have been retreating to the kitchen to pour themselves a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverages to mask their anxiety and depression. A Morning Consult survey has said that 16% more women were drinking because of social distancing and living in […]
