If you are struggling with an addiction and have decided it is time to attempt serious recovery, you likely thought about using this prospect as your New Year’s resolutions this year. Addiction recovery requires several aspects, including: Stopping drug or alcohol use completely Taking time for yourself rather than catering to others Recognizing the potential…
Many people find the holiday season to be stressful. If you suffer from a mental health condition, anxiety tends to be even worse during this time of the year. Here are some coping mechanisms to put into play when mental health and holidays have you stressed. Do Not Overbook Your Schedule During the holiday season, people…
During the holidays, families come together to share meals and make new memories that can last a lifetime. However, for those with a substance use disorder (SUD), this can be both a blessing and a challenge. Supporting a loved one with SUDs may mean changing up the routine to help everyone feel included. Individuals with…
A group therapy program can supplement individual therapy during mental health treatment. To decide if group therapy is right for you, review the information below to learn more about group therapy and its benefits to those seeking mental health solutions. What Is Group Therapy? Group therapy falls under the category of psychotherapy and involves several…
Addiction is a chronic disease that requires professional help to overcome and heal. For individuals struggling with opioid addiction, it can be exceptionally challenging to recover from dependency. One of the best ways to treat the disease of addiction is through medication-assisted treatment or MAT. Opioids and alcohol are two substances that drastically alter brain…
Every year, millions of Americans struggle with the disease of addiction. Fortunately, addiction is highly treatable. However, it can be daunting to know where to look for support. Treatment Connection makes it easier for individuals to find the substance use disorder treatment they or their loved ones need. Substance use disorder can be addressed by…
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a disease that requires professional help to heal and recover from successfully. However, even when an individual completes an addiction treatment program, they can be at risk for relapse. Relapse is when an individual goes back to using a substance after abstinence. Numerous triggers may cause an individual to…
Addiction is a chronic illness brought about by significant changes in an individual’s brain chemistry due to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a physical disease and, as such, requires professional attention and support to properly heal. Our understanding of addiction has changed over the years. Substance use disorder, or addiction, is no longer approached from…
It can be a challenge to tell a loved one that you have an addiction to heroin or another drug. You may not be willing to admit to yourself that you have a problem or even be aware of how far your addiction has gone. However, though admitting that you need help may be difficult,…
Drug misuse can touch people from any walk of life, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. When someone you love begins using drugs recreationally or at higher doses than a doctor prescribes, physical dependence, tolerance, increased usage, and addiction can develop. In some cases, the user might not even recognize that their drug…