Drugs and alcohol affect the brain’s neurological pathways. Further, addiction is considered a brain disease. Like injury done by other chronic diseases, the physiological damage of the brain by substance addiction is indisputable. Therefore, you might wonder, can it be cured? The good news is, yes. Neuroplasticity allows the brain to reorganize synaptic connections and … Read more
In our daily language, “hitting rock bottom” means reaching your lowest point. In the area of addiction and recovery, “rock bottom” may refer to a moment when you have come to your rope’s end as a result of your substance use habits. You might experience thoughts such as, “my life is totally out of my … Read more
Social life is essential for someone who is recovering from addiction. Let’s face it: going to treatment was hard, and you need to have some fun. However, your social life will now look different. You must work on rebuilding your social life now that you have had the opportunity to develop healthy habits and avoid … Read more
Are you a pessimist who tends to look at the downside of life? Do you often hear negative self-talk in your head? Or maybe you have accomplished something noteworthy at work, but instead of celebrating, you allow your mood to be deflated by finding a frustrating detail. Sometimes your negative attitude about life can become … Read more
