As a sedative and a depressant, alcohol can technically reduce stress as it affects the central nervous system. But, the reality is that drinking alcohol, especially heavy drinking, can actually increase your anxiety. Plus, drinking alcohol can have added consequences if you’re already being treated for anxiety. Having a drink might seem like a good…
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Happiness is probably the most sought-after emotion of all. It may seem hard to believe that people use drugs to seek, achieve, and sustain happiness. It’s good versus evil dynamic that defies common sense. In fact, many experts believe that there are more ways not to be happy than there are ways to be happy.…
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Your health is in your hands. Are you ready to make a change for the better? Addiction doesn’t affect just one life. It affects the lives of your family and loved ones, too. At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America, we are here to get you the help you need for yourself or a loved…
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At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America, our number one priority is keeping our clients safe, both physically and mentally. This safety takes on a whole new meaning for our treatment team when it comes to surviving the pandemic and assisting clients in their recovery. While we immediately implemented safety protocols for both residents and…
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COVID-19 has created added challenges in life for all of us. For those seeking addiction treatment during the pandemic, the burden can be even greater. With limited or no access to in-person services, being at home is creating unexpected hardships and challenges for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Tens of millions of adults…
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During a time when loved ones may be lost, unemployment is sky-rocketing, and isolation threatens to push people over the edge of rational thought, the rate of substance abuse and addiction has also increased to unprecedented levels. With more and more people in need of assistance for their substance abuse issues, there is also greater…
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Addiction is unapologetic when it takes hold of a person’s life, destroying nearly everything in its path. Finances, employment, personal safety, and relationships are all in jeopardy as the addiction threatens to strangle the life of sufferers. We are social creatures by nature and thrive on relationships, but addiction threatens to dissolve even the most…
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Deciding to seek treatment for your substance abuse problem is one of the most important and yet difficult decisions you will ever make. Trying to fight addiction alone can be scary and challenging, and without proper support and guidance, it can be a long road. Unfortunately, many who try to go at it on their…
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It’s normal to worry about what the future holds. During recovery, it can be even harder to see through the present to what your plans will be after you leave a treatment program. As the old adage says, it’s important to take it one day at a time. Focusing on your daily goals is what’s…
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Many factors lead to a healthy recovery. One of the most crucial factors is a deep understanding of self. Focusing your treatment and recovery on personal development, self-care, and relationships with others can better prepare you to live your best life after your stay in a residential addiction treatment center. The team of addiction specialists…
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