Busting Some Substance Use Disorder Myths—Part One
Do you remember the original MythBusters series? In each episode, the cast would address a myth to...
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Category: Substance use disorder
The Importance of Your Mental Health in Recovery
From time to time, we all experience unpleasant emotions. We might feel sad or lonely or angry or...
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The Consequences of a Substance Use Disorder are Real
We Don’t Always Tell Ourselves the Truth Human beings have a remarkable ability to decide that...
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SAD and Substance Use Disorders are a Problematic Pairing
The late fall and winter months are notable for many things—many of which are delightful. But...
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Directory of Dangerous Drugs: Part One
It is sad but true: There are an awful lot of substances in the world that are dangerous. Many of...
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Holistic Approach to Treating Your Substance Use Disorder
Think about your best friend. It is likely that a whole range of memories, feelings, and...
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- An Introduction to The Aviary Recovery Center
Making the choice to get help for a substance use disorder is a wonderful thing. But after you have made that decision, you still have to make an essential and related choice: Where you will get that help. We think The Aviary Recovery Center is an excellent choice, and in… Read more: An Introduction to The Aviary Recovery Center - How Addiction Affects your Brain, your Life, and your Family
Addiction is a serious, chronic disease with far-reaching consequences for you and your relationship with loved ones. It also affects your body physically, with both short- and long-term consequences. Drug and Alcohol Addiction and your Brain Drug and alcohol use has a tremendous effect on the brain. The brain regulates… Read more: How Addiction Affects your Brain, your Life, and your Family - Is Your Teen a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
If your teenager is regularly abusing alcohol, it is possible that they are able to keep this part of their life hidden from you. Although addiction can take over a person’s mental and physical health, sometimes it can manifest itself in less obvious ways. Learning more about the indirect symptoms… Read more: Is Your Teen a High-Functioning Alcoholic? - Acceptance in Recovery: The Spiritual Principle
The spiritual principle of acceptance can seem elusive to many people new to the program of recovery. There are words, phrases, and slogans that are commonly used that you may be hearing for the first time. There may be things you have heard for years, but they just haven’t quite… Read more: Acceptance in Recovery: The Spiritual Principle - Why are Drugs so Addicting?
Understanding why drugs are so addicting requires an understanding of the brain and how it is affected by drugs. The brain has natural pleasure sensors that release dopamine. When something good happens or we enjoy a nice meal or even a pleasant exchange with someone, the brain releases dopamine. When… Read more: Why are Drugs so Addicting?