self harm and addiction

According to research, “Over one year, 27% of young adolescents reported thoughts of self-harm and 15% reported at least one act of self-harm.”[1] Trauma, depression, and other mental health conditions are extremely common. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a rise in mental health conditions among young people and…

bulimia and addiction

Eating disorders and addiction often co-occur with one another. One of the most common eating disorders to co-occur with substance use disorders is known as bulimia nervosa.  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, “Bulimia nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binging and…

Can Addiction Be Cured How to Fully Recover

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease. The longer it goes untreated, the worse it will get. But what happens after you complete treatment? If you are wondering whether an addiction treatment center will cure your substance use disorder, the short answer is no. Unfortunately, because addiction is chronic, you…

Can Recovering Alcoholics Drink Mocktails

Drinking alcohol has become a part of American culture. You can find someone having an alcoholic beverage in almost every setting, from work events to sports games and celebrations like birthday parties. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly 80% of people in the United…

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