Personality changes can occur as drug dependency begins to take a physical hold on a dependent individual. Illegal drugs start to affect brain function—including the areas regulating cognition and mood—by altering chemical messengers in the brain known as neurotransmitters. While some illicit drugs create specific and predictable alterations in personality,Continue Reading
Whenever we begin journeying a positive path, we can grow weary along the way from time to time. In the days, weeks and months following alcohol or drug recovery, there might be moments where we feel our motivation waning. However, the strength, bravery and insight that helped you heal yourContinue Reading
When dependency has been successfully stopped through an alcohol and drug recovery program, previously dependent individuals take the first steps in the journey of their new, sober lives. This transitional period can be a pivotal time for recovered individuals, positioning them for success in sober living and achievement of aContinue Reading
After treatment, recovered individuals head back to their home environment. For some, this transition can be anxiety producing, as previously dependent individuals may worry about stepping into a new life of sobriety. While these worries are natural, they are not cause for alarm. Once the body has recovered from physiologicalContinue Reading
The transition period that follows drug or alcohol recovery is an important one. During this crucial intermediary phase, you embark on a life free of drugs and alcohol dependency and set the tone for the new, sober life ahead of you. By creating a transition-friendly environment, you can maximize yourContinue Reading
During the time period after completing an inpatient recovery program, adjustments may need to be made as you return to the routine of daily living. The transitional period offers an opportunity for starting fresh, calibrating your lifestyle, environment and choices to your new sobriety and personal outlook. Fortunately, you doContinue Reading
As human beings, we are more than simply a conglomeration of cells, electrical impulses, and organs. Unfortunately, many drug and alcohol treatment programs emphasize the importance of psychological dependency, overemphasizing the role of genetics or physical addiction. While medical detox is certainly a vital part of recovery, chemical dependency relapseContinue Reading
Visualization can be a powerful tool for boosting self-confidence. We often negative beliefs to permeate our thought life, robbing us of creativity, confidence, and a sense of competence. Recover a mindset of grounded, inspired, and positive thinking by using these easy visualization techniques to bolster confidence and foster a senseContinue Reading