PTSD and Substance Abuse – Understanding How The Two Go Together

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PTSD and Substance Abuse – Understanding How The Two Go Together

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Battling an Addiction – This is part two in a two-part series about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In part one of this series, we defined PTSD, discussed the situations that can cause the disorder, and listed the symptoms. Now, let’s talk about why people often turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain of Pots-Traumatic […]

PTSD and Substance Abuse – Understanding How The Two Go Together

PTSD and Substance Abuse

PTSD and Substance Abuse – Understanding How The Two Go Together

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PTSD and Substance Abuse – This is part one in a two-part series about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – A Simple Definition  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops as the result of someone witnessing or experiencing a serious trauma or injury. PTSD is considered a serious psychiatric disorder, but […]

Sex Addiction

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Sex Addiction

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Sex Addicts – While Sex Addiction is not officially recognized as a distinct addiction such as alcoholism or heroin addiction, it is quite real and it can be devastating. Experts and treatment professionals generally agree that there are a cluster of symptoms which constitute sexual addiction. Sex addiction, or hypersexuality, is difficult to diagnose largely […]

Battling Depression In Recovery

Battling Depression In Recovery

Battling Depression In Recovery

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Depression Accompanies The Early Days Of Recovery – It’s A Normal Part of The Process Battling Depression In Recovery  – One of the most difficult things about the early days of recovery is the depression – heavy, soul-crushing, disruptive, unbearable depression. Though it doesn’t feel like it belongs in your body, and that it has […]

Choosing To Go To Sober Living After Rehab

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Choosing To Go To Sober Living After Rehab

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Recovery Can Be Overwhelming Right Outside Of Rehab Sober Living – By the time most people get out of rehab, they are ready to go home and sleep in the warmth and comfort of their own bed. They believe they have overcome their addiction to drugs or alcohol and are convinced they can stay clean […]

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