Trauma can have a significant and long-lasting impact on your mental health. Everyone handles trauma differently. Some people may choose to go to their loved ones for support. But for others, talking about what they have experienced … Read more
Life before treatment could have been a very stressful time. Having problems with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with no direction can make one feel very lost. Surrendering to treatment may have also been a very … Read more
Statistically, men are more likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) than women. However, women account for about a third of people diagnosed with SUD. While there are many similarities between how different genders navigate … Read more
People who identify as LGBTQIA+ have to navigate more obstacles than non-identifying LGBTQIA+ people because they live in a society that often rejects them. Generally, people in stigmatized groups are at a higher risk for developing substance … Read more
Many people are skeptical of unconventional treatments and medicines. While these unconventional treatments should never substitute traditional treatment, their effects can ease the symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health disorders. Using treatment methods … Read more
Healing old wounds is essential for a sustained recovery. Restoration Recovery Centers believes art can lay the foundation for emotional growth and sustained recovery. The healing properties of art can give you a format for self-expression. Art … Read more
People in your life may be concerned about your drinking habits or your drug use. Maybe concerned family members make comments when you go for one more beer at parties or have a second glass of wine … Read more
Your recovery may begin with sobriety, but it is sustained by making and committing to lifestyle changes. However, positive change doesn’t mean becoming the opposite of who you are. It means embracing yourself and building on your … Read more
Recovery is about learning how to better manage your overall well-being. This includes your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Physical chronic disorders such as AIDS/HIV have a high comorbidity with substance use disorder (SUD). People with chronic … Read more
Substance use disorder (SUD) is comorbid with a variety of mental health disorders. Understanding the signs and symptoms of various mental health disorders will help people understand and identify certain symptoms that may affect their substance use. … Read more