Social media is notorious for perpetuating myths about “Cali sober” and encouraging individuals to partake in various challenges involving drugs and alcohol. But, for those suffering from alcohol addiction, what impact does this have on them? Even consuming alcohol-related content on social media can be difficult for those in recovery. Does social media have the … Read more
Overuse of social media can be harmful to people in addiction recovery. Social media use can become a non-substance-related addiction that can compromise recovery from drugs and alcohol. Many residential treatment centers do not allow social media use during treatment for this reason. Because smartphones are ubiquitous and social media is free and easily accessible, … Read more
Many young people who go through addiction treatment and recovery may face the temptation of social media overuse. When a young person quits using drugs or alcohol, they often have plenty of time to kill. To prevent boredom or social isolation, they may begin to spend more time on social media. Creating and maintaining healthy … Read more
Are you a regular user of social media? Do you wonder if social media will interfere with your recovery? Recovering individuals should watch out for media immersion which tends to have negative effects on your emotions. More and more research shows that social media has aggravating effects on mental health. For this reason, many treatment … Read more
