Category: Addictions (Page 5)
The Importance of Forgiveness during Addiction Recovery
We have all have heard the famous saying “Forgive, but never forget”, but do we really know what that means and why it is so important? The feeling of holding onto revenge and negative feelings can be just as toxic as the drugs and alcohol that we consume. Self-forgiveness, as well as forgiving others, is […]
Finding Your Purpose In Recovery
When it comes to substance abuse, recovery is a daily struggle. One of the most important things that you will learn in addiction recovery is the importance of finding purpose. We are also taught to believe in a higher power, whatever that higher power may be to you specifically, and we must believe that there […]
Methadone & Pregnancy
Pregnant women who are avid drug users question whether methadone is safe for their unborn baby. Although methadone and other opiates have not been directly linked to birth defects, there are common effects that have occurred on unborn fetuses. The most common side effects that are questionably associated with methadone use are low birth weight, […]
Help for You and Your Daughter’s Drug Addiction
The first time people smoke pot their initial reaction most likely is not “in ten years I am going to be a heroin addict”. No one chooses to become a drug addict, it happens through time and repetitiveness like any habit. Many of us will never experience addiction and that is what makes understanding and […]
Supporting Your Wife through Alcohol and Drug Detox
Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. But as a working mother, wife, and friend she is juggling several hats which can cause her to lose focus on herself. As a wife and mother, women tend to put everyone else’s needs before their own. This subconscious nature can lead to them […]
12 Steps to Self-Discovery for Women in Recovery
On your journey to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, you will find that at Awakenings for Women we dig deeper into your underlying issues and provide you with the effective coping and time management skills necessary in order to live a sober and healthy lifestyle. One of the most important things we will teach […]
Healthy Coping Skills for Addicts in Recovery
One of the most common causes of addiction is poor coping skills when dealing with life stressors. Instead of effectively dealing with problems or change head on, they hide behind substance abuse. This is considered a negative coping skill, and the longer that they continue to use, the more negative coping skills and destructive behaviors […]
Seeking Help for a Spice Addiction
If you have smoked Spice more than once and are having trouble stopping on your own, here are some helpful tips: -Talk to a trusted loved one who is not using drugs and is able to help you find an effective treatment program. -Attend some 12 Step meetings in your area, meet new people, and […]
Effects of Alcohol Consumption While Pregnant
Alcohol consumption while pregnant is the leading known preventable cause of developmental and physical birth defects in the United States. When a pregnant woman consumes alcohol so does her unborn baby because they share blood streams. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can result in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD’s). Some characteristics and behaviors of children with […]
The Connection Between Genes & Addiction
Scientists have revealed that addiction is the result of 50% genetic predisposition and 50% poor coping skills. We all have the genetic predisposition for addiction, which is why it is crucial for us to watch our substance intake from an early age. Did you know that the children of addicted parents are 8 times more […]