Category: Addiction

Addiction and the Battle against Selfishness

walking Contributor: written by Southcoast Behavioral Health clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride, M.A. The words “addiction” and “selfishness” are often used in close proximity to each other. In one sense, this reflects a continuing failure by many people to understand the true nature of addiction. In another sense, it can be the key to [...]
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Famous Individuals Who Have Successfully Recovered From Addiction

Written by Red River Hospital clinical content team member, Hugh C. McBride, BA In addition to the signs of spring that slowly began to emerge after a long, cold, winter, April 2015 featured two other much-anticipated returns: Major League Baseball and “Mad Men.” But as legions of sports fans and TV aficionados eagerly prepared for [...]
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Potential Problems in Addiction Support Groups

Contributor: Seven Hills Hospital clinical team member, Erica Smith, MA, NCC When an individual is struggling with a substance use disorder and abusing drugs and/or alcohol, addiction support groups can be an extremely beneficial way of receiving encouragement for continued sobriety and lasting healing. These types of groups offer individuals an avenue of reprieve from [...]
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Disclosure in Addiction Support Groups

Contributed By: Red River Hospital clinical team member, Erica Smith, MA, NCC When individuals are struggling to overcome an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, they will likely be confronted with a number of challenges as they make strides towards healing. While there are a myriad of options available for treating addictions, it is often through [...]
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Natural Supplements, Kava Kava, and the Recovering Addict

Contributor: Hugh C. McBride, BA, for Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center Because addiction impacts a person’s body as well as his or her mind, maintaining physical health can play a key role in the effort to achieve and sustain long-term recovery. Adhering to a proper diet and getting regular amounts of appropriate exercise are important [...]
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