by | Feb 23, 2024 | Mindfulness
Intrusive cravings are a symptom of substance use disorder (SUD). Treatment programs help clients learn to identify craving triggers and manage intrusive thoughts. According to the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, “Many studies indicate that craving...
by John Sharpe | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog
Managing cravings can be a struggle for all of us in recovery. This is particularly true during early sobriety. However, learning to address triggers and impulses properly is crucial to long-term success in the real world. Exiting the bubble of inpatient treatment or...
by admin | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog
For those of us well into our recovery journeys, we may be more skilled at recognizing the signs and symptoms of cravings when they inevitably surface. Cravings are not always an obvious desire to drink or use drugs. They are often more pernicious, slowly growing as...
by westcoastrc | Jul 19, 2021 | Mindfulness
Addiction can affect you physically, mentally, and spiritually. As you continue to use drugs, you may experience an impact on the physical body, including damage to major organs, cardiovascular system, skin, teeth, and more. Addiction can even lead to dangerous...
