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Running: Exercise’s Place In Addiction Recovery

November 18th, 2015 - Read more

Many people turn to exercise as a form of stress relief, a way to clear the mind, and a mode to physically challenge the body. When battling addiction and fighting to maintain sobriety, exercise can play a very pivotal role in preventing relapse. Writer David Jones explains that running helped him to continue with his …

Filed Under: Addiction, Movement and Exercise for Wellness

The Science of Addiction

November 17th, 2015 - Read more

If you or someone you love is dealing with an addiction, you may be very familiar with the feelings that go along with it — from apathy to hopelessness to frustration. But what is actually happening inside of your body and inside of your brain? The video below from Life Noggin illustrates very succinctly the …

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How To Advocate for Yourself When You’re in Recovery

November 17th, 2015 - Read more

One of the most debilitating experiences in addiction is the loss of feeling empowered and strong. Losing the ability to stop using drugs or alcohol even if one wanted to, which is the hallmark sign of addiction, can undermine the feeling of wellbeing and inner strength. Furthermore, most men and women are used to entering …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

The Realities of Addiction: Lost Time

November 16th, 2015 - Read more

Addiction is a serious issue that not only affects health but also significantly reduces the amount of time a person has to live. This infographic illustrates the stark reality of how much time lifelong addicts lose with each use and over the course of a day. Time Lost Per Use Each time an addict uses …

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What You Look Like When You’re High

November 16th, 2015 - Read more

Different drugs have different effects on the eyes, posture, walk, and speech of a person. In fact, if someone were familiar with these effects, he or she might be able to detect that a person is high or drunk. For instance, most people know that when a person is high on marijuana, their eyes are …

Filed Under: Addiction

Combating Stress & Anxiety

November 12th, 2015 - Read more

While dealing with stress and anxiety can require a long-term plan and support from a medical professional, there are a variety of shorter-term ways to help minimize these negative feelings. Stress and anxiety can both wreak havoc on your body — physically and mentally — and it can’t hurt to give these methods a try, …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health

Repurpose – What To Do When You’re Feeling Hopeless

November 12th, 2015 - Read more

Hopelessness can frequently come with the illness of addiction. It is a feeling of darkness for many people. For example, when a person feels they don’t have a future or that nothing is going to change it’s easy to lose hope. You might describe hope as a feeling of expectation or having a desire that …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

Mental Health: Small Things Make A Big Impact

November 11th, 2015 - Read more

Can small things really make a big difference? We believe that the answer is yes! Small things can make a big impact when it comes to mental health – from just asking someone “How are you?” to taking the time to spend a few minutes with someone who needs your support. Time to Change is working to …

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The Risks of Having Fun with Alcohol

November 10th, 2015 - Read more

There’s a reason why alcohol is so widely accepted in society, and it’s because it can be fun. However, for some people, the fun can become such a good time that they want to drink again and again and again. In fact, for most (if not all) people, addiction can creep up on them. No …

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National Resources on Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol

November 9th, 2015 - Read more

Today, if you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, you can very easily get information you need on the Internet. You might be able to call a local treatment center, therapist, or drug counselor. However, there are many times when a person is faced with a situation in which he or she …

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