Effects of Drugs on the Brain
Most #drugs affect the #brain’s “reward circuit,” causing #euphoria as well as flooding it with the chemical messenger #dopamine. A properly functioning reward system motivates a person to repeat #behaviors needed to thrive, such as eating and spending time with loved ones. Surges of dopamine in the reward circuit cause the reinforcement of pleasurable but […]
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What Is drug addiction?
Many people don’t understand why or how other people become addicted to #drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, #drugaddiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or […]
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HOW TO OVERCOME DRUG ADDICTION
One needs will power to overcome drug addiction. Illegal drugs create drugs can create cravings in the brain and stopping seems an impossible goal. However, recovery is possible with the right treatment and support. The most difficult step to recovery is the very first one: identifying that one has a problem and deciding to make […]
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Practicing Compassion for Yourself: Dealing With Addiction From the Inside
The journey of recovery is not for the faint of heart. It requires you to recommit every day, every hour, sometimes every minute to staying sober. It can also be an isolating effort, even with the best support. Former party friends may not understand your journey while family and friends suddenly forget how to […]
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Managing Substance Abuse During COVID-19
Committing to a recovery journey just got harder thanks to COVID-19. The forced isolation, disruption in necessary routine, and in many cases, the temporary halt to in-person therapy and meetings have conspired to make recovery even more difficult. Even those who may not have a diagnosed problem with alcohol addiction are turning to alcohol in […]
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Some Surprising Benefits of Sobriety
Everyone’s recovery journey is as unique as their motivations for getting sober in the first place. Many people tell stories of an event, person, or moment that made them realize they wanted to leave drugs and alcohol behind. Others share that they were ready for a sober life, while some had reached their personal “bottom.” […]
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