Alcohol Use Disorder

The Connection Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction

Coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents significant challenges due to the recurrence of intrusive memories, nightmares, and emotional distress stemming from a traumatic event. Unfortunately, many individuals with PTSD resort to self-destructive behaviors, such as substance use disorder, as a means of managing their symptoms. According to research, individuals with PTSD are three times […]

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Effective Ways to Safeguard Your Sobriety During the Holidays

While most individuals eagerly anticipate the month of mid-November to New Year and all the joyous celebrations it brings, those in recovery often find the holidays to be the most challenging period for maintaining their sobriety. The added stress and pressure can be overwhelming, making it imperative for individuals in recovery to have additional support

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Benefits of Nutrition and Fitness in Addiction Recovery

Choosing to overcome substance use disorder is a transformative decision. It’s a choice to hit the reset button on one’s life and create a new and improved way of living. In this process, nutrition and fitness play pivotal roles, acting as the dynamic duo that revitalizes the body and restores its optimal functioning. Rebuilding one’s

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Detoxing from Adderall Withdrawal

Adderall is a prescription medication primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a combination of two stimulant drugs, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which increase the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. Adderall helps to enhance concentration, increase focus and reduce impulsive behavior. However, with prolonged use, individuals may develop a dependence

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How to Overcome Shame and Seek Help for Addiction

Addiction is a complex and challenging issue that has affected 21 million Americans. Yet only 10% of people with a substance use disorder receive the proper treatment. Shame creates a vicious cycle, trapping people in self-loathing and preventing them from seeking the help they need. It often stems from society’s stigmatization of addiction, which portrays

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The Importance of Aftercare in Addiction Recovery

Imagine a life free from the restrictive bonds of addiction, one full of possibilities. In the spirit of Augustine Recovery’s transformative approach, sobriety becomes a path of profound self-discovery, development, and healing—a continuous journey rather than a mere destination. It’s the route that takes you away from the cycle of destruction and into a space

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Alcohol Awareness Month: Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

Welcome to April, the month when we consider the enormous influence that alcohol may have on our lives. This Alcohol Awareness Month is a perfect time to brush up on your awareness about alcohol, its disorders, and its effects on health and society. Unfortunately, individuals, families, and communities continue to bear the brunt of the

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Alcohol Brain Damage

Alcohol Brain Damage Symptoms

Consuming any amount of alcohol has both physical and psychological effects on the body. From dizziness and nausea to confusion and impaired decision-making, this substance impacts how a person interacts with their environment. More often than not, this results in unwanted symptoms that last long after they have their last drink of the night. However,

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