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5 Stages of Change in Addiction—How to Recognize and Address Them

Stages of Change is a commonly-used framework that helps people understand the different factors that can influence someone to change their behavior. It consists of five stages, each of which offers a specific opportunity to help someone grow and make positive lifestyle changes.
The Stages of Change model was originally developed by Dr. Arnold Relph, an American psychiatrist and now it’s often used in addiction treatment programs around the world. If you’re ready to take action and get help for your substance use, then read on! This article will help you gain a better understanding of the stages of change in addictions, tips for getting started, and what to expect if you choose to make a change for the better.

November 29, 2022 No Comments

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How the Body Reacts to Addiction: What Happens and How to Recover

The body reacts to stress in a variety of different ways. Some people might experience temporary anxiety, while others might develop phobias or panic attacks. Alcohol and other drugs can trigger physical reactions as well. When someone regularly ingests the same substance, their body develops a tolerance for it. This means that they need more of the substance to feel the effects that they originally experienced. This can lead them to continue consuming the substance even though they know that it is bad for them.

November 25, 2022 No Comments

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Dangers of “Huffing” Compressed Air in the Wake of Aaron Carter’s Death

What exactly is “Huffing” and what can we learn from Aaron Carter’s untimely death? The singer was tragically lost after a concerning resurgence in huffing and apparent substance use. Here we would like to discuss Carter’s struggle with addiction and the dangers of “Huffing” compressed air canisters.

November 15, 2022 No Comments

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Drug Tolerance: What it is and Why it’s Dangerous

Tolerance, dependence, and addiction often get used interchangeably. But they’re all different words with very distinctive meanings. If you’re considering rehabilitation in your recovery journey, understanding these words and their varying meanings is crucial. Today we’ll focus on the term Drug Tolerance, its definition, and its dangerous implications.

November 8, 2022 No Comments

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Understanding the Difference Between Addiction and Dependence

It’s easy to think of dependence and addiction as synonymous terms. After all, they are both used to describe someone who struggles with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). But the truth of the matter is that these terms are distinctive and it’s important to know the difference. Let’s review these terms and go over some quick self-assessments to gauge where you stand.

November 4, 2022 No Comments

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Generational Addiction and Epigenetics—How Family History Affects Substance Use

Genealogy and epigenetics both play a substantial role in a person’s relationship with addiction. Researchers are discovering that the age-old saying “nature versus nurture” is more accurately “nature and nurture.” The two concepts work simultaneously to create who we are as people both consciously and on a molecular level. Generational addiction and epigenetics not only account for proclivities people are born with but proclivities towards substance use that people develop in their upbringing. An individual may be predisposed to addiction at birth or it may be ingrained in them through their environment or how they were raised. Let’s discuss how these two concepts relate to addiction—sometimes in tandem.

November 1, 2022 No Comments

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5 Stages of Change in Addiction—How to Recognize and Address Them

How the Body Reacts to Addiction: What Happens and How to Recover

Dangers of “Huffing” Compressed Air in the Wake of Aaron Carter’s Death

Drug Tolerance: What it is and Why it’s Dangerous

Understanding the Difference Between Addiction and Dependence

Generational Addiction and Epigenetics—How Family History Affects Substance Use