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What Is Guided Imagery and How Does It Improve Mental Health?
Chronic stress is one of the most common contributing factors in the development of mental health disorders and a leading cause of relapse for individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). Stress reduction techniques, including meditation and guided...
What New Year’s Goals Should I Set for My Recovery?
The new year is a time when many people self-reflect and plan for the future. New Year's goals are a common way people motivate themselves to make difficult and rewarding lifestyle changes. Millions of people set New Year's goals each year. According to Plos One, "For...
The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication affects mood, behavior, and emotional responses. Everyone has looked at a stranger and decided how to approach them based on their facial expression, physical reactions to the environment, or body language. Humans are social creatures....
What Should I Expect From My First Holiday in Recovery?
Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) is a nonlinear journey. Often, it takes time for people to learn how to successfully navigate challenges, like triggers, in their everyday lives. Some individuals may find holiday events triggering due to the presence of...
The Benefits of Art Therapy in Aftercare
Individuals transitioning to aftercare often benefit from various evidence-based and holistic therapies. Some people focus on therapeutic forms of self-expression, such as art therapy. Art therapy has grown in popularity over the last few decades to reduce stress,...
How Can Supporting Others in Early Recovery Help My Sobriety?
Recovery is a lifelong process that sometimes requires a village to maintain. For this reason, having a strong support system of peers to help you out is critical. Yet, you can also help others through their recovery journey. Once you gain confidence in your recovery,...
What Is Positive Self-Talk and How Does It Impact Recovery?
People recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) may struggle with internalized stigmas, shame, guilt, and other negative feelings. Everyone has a voice in their head tearing them down or building them up. The internal monologue is called "self-talk," and it...
How Prevalent Is Ketamine Use?
Different drugs are prevalent at various points in history. Yet, as times change, trends change, and one trend to be on the lookout for is the rise of ketamine use. Ketamine is becoming an extremely popular drug, especially among young adults or college-age groups....
How Does Substance Abuse Impact Self-Confidence?
Many people with substance use disorder (SUD) experience low self-esteem. Confidence building can make it easier for those individuals to manage their sobriety long-term. According to MedlinePlus, “A stressful or chaotic lifestyle and low self-esteem” are common risk...
What Are Synthetic Drugs and Why Are They Dangerous?
A lot of people become dependent on many natural substances, like marijuana, or drugs that are created from a natural substance, like opium poppy. However, an endless amount of people have become dependent on synthetic drugs, which continue to cause adverse problems...