Dual Diagnosis is the term used when a person has a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) and a problem with alcohol or drugs. A person who has a dual diagnosis has 2 SEPARATE ILLNESSES, and each illness needs it's own treatment plan for that perso...
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Jan
26
2016
Often times, for a person who is an addict, if he or she isn't working on their recovery then they may actually be working on their next relapse. Getting too comfortable in sobriety may actually backfire if somebody isn't vigilant. All a person has in defense to a relapse is a daily reprie...
Jan
18
2016
Being involved in someone's life who is struggling with addiction can often be wearing and have negative effects on our own lives if we don't do something about it. Luckily there's a program for family and friends of addicts to help us cope with the feelings of lacking control in the situation a...
Jan
18
2016
Hello Taylor, Just wanted to say hello and say thanks for all your help in my recovery. Since I left in November I have been completely sober and am on day 83 of sobriety. Not sure how many check in after leaving the Lighthouse to update but thought I would drop a note. I was well on m...
Jan
06
2016
One of the most popular drugs abused today is methamphetamine. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug use and health, approximately 1.2 million people (that's 0.4% of the population) reported using methamphetamine in the past year. Half of those people reported using it in the past mont...
Dec
22
2015
Taking things for granted is human nature. Sometimes we need a little ‘nudge’ to remember to be thankful for the people and things around us. Alcoholics Anonymous teaches gratitude and promotes focusing on others instead of self.Pin these quotes of gratitude around the house, in the car, or in th...
Dec
18
2015
Yoga has been widely used to help with physical and psychological issues and provides many benefits. When it comes to drug and alcohol abuse, here are five positions that are great for yoga and addiction recovery. Child’s Pose (Balasana): In this pose you will kneel on the floor with your toes t...
Dec
08
2015
Addiction can be massively hurtful and deeply devastating—not just to your own life, but to the lives of those around you. It can cause you to say and do things that you later regret, and often it can leave a trail of broken promises and hurt feelings. It is little wonder that many individuals wh...
Dec
01
2015
The holidays can be a difficult time for those in addiction recovery—not just because there’s a high level of stress, but because there’s a high level of temptation. Festive gatherings tend to come with seasonal spirits, and sometimes it’s hard for those in recovery to find a polite, dignified wa...
Nov
24
2015
Is it possible to enjoy some Christmas spirit without having any Christmas spirits? You bet it is! In fact, there are plenty of delightful seasonal beverages that can help you ring in the yuletide festivities without compromising your recovery or risking a relapse.Simply Googling around for some ...
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