One of the most difficult parts of getting sober if you’re battling a substance use disorder is detoxification. Drinking orange juice is an easy way to alleviate some of the symptoms of withdrawal during detox. At Promises, we offer addiction treatment services to help you recover. Learn more by calling 844.875.5609. Withdrawal and Orange Juice: …
How are addiction and impulse control connected? Impulse control is an essential factor in successful addiction recovery. People who struggle with addiction often have difficulty controlling their impulses and exhibiting self-control when faced with temptation. The actual connection is between addiction and a lack of impulse control. Addiction therapy can help individuals develop better impulse …
How are shame and addiction connected? Shame is a natural and normal human feeling, and it is typical to feel shame when you have an addiction. This doesn’t mean that it is helpful to feel this way. You feel shame as you struggle with addiction because society still views addiction as a moral failing. Whenever …
As with many things in life, the recovery process is not the same for any two people. However, over the decades of research, there are many recurring themes and truths about addiction that have emerged. Whether you are a mother of someone living with addiction, sister, son or have enough self-awareness to admit that you …
Dealing with the Boredom of Sobriety Have you considered cutting back on drinking or drug use? Do you have trouble picturing yourself being social or having fun while sober? One research survey showed that 77% of people who had tried to stop using substances cited boredom as a trigger for relapse. People in recovery deal …
What Should You Do if Your Spouse Has An Addiction Relapse? Your spouse was doing so well with recovery. Then without warning, they slipped into addiction relapse. The symptoms were there, but you didn’t realize what was happening. How do you cope with everything while helping your spouse turn things around? Addiction relapse can happen …
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Sometimes life throws a lot at you, like major life changes, work challenges or health issues. And if you’re struggling with substance misuse, you may not know where to turn. When you need guidance and support but don’t want to risk your job, EAPs are there to help. So what is an EAP, and …
Those living with addiction may already be all-too-familiar with a sense of loss that coats their hopes and dreams and sours their relationships. Unfortunately, loss and addiction often go hand-in-hand. What did you first want to be when you grew up? Now that you’re here, looking around at the reality you’ve made for yourself can …
Together, We Are the Change The journey through recovery is not an easy one. Nor is it always easy to embody the ideals of what it means to be a recovery advocate. Recovery month as a whole promotes emerging research in the field. It also celebrates connections between members of the recovery community and the …
Are you starting drug use treatment soon? You may feel overwhelmed at the thought. And one of your top questions may be about how long it may take. Treatment length varies from person to person. It can begin with shorter sessions, but it may continue for months or years. Addiction rehab includes everything from …