Spotting the common warning signs of relapse is a critical step on the road to recovery. Knowing what to look out for can make all the difference in maintaining sobriety and steering clear of addiction's tight grip. We'll dive into how missing therapy sessions,...
When we talk about the road to sobriety, how nature can benefit addiction recovery is a conversation worth having. Picture this: lush greenery around you, a serene environment that breathes life into your healing process. It's not just about kicking an addiction; it's...
Ever wondered what happens to your brain when you stop drinking? It's not just a break for your liver; it's like hitting the reset button on your mental health. Kicking the booze can kick-start some major positive changes upstairs. Let’s talk about this because...
Imagine your brain not getting the nutrients it needs to work right. That's essentially what Wet Brain is—a scary but real condition tied to heavy drinking and poor nutrition. Let's dig into why this happens, because knowing could save a life. This isn't just about...
Drug and alcohol use is a major health challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes it as the leading risk factor for disease and disability worldwide. It has been found that about one-third of adults all over the world have used drugs or alcohol at least...
People who use drugs have lower levels of serotonin than people who don’t. At least, that seems to be the consensus among scientists who study addiction. But what exactly does that mean? What is serotonin, and why does it seem to be linked to drug use? The discovery...
While it may not be too surprising to find that there is a correlation between DUI (driving under the influence) and addiction, it is worth noting that a similar relationship also exists between addiction and domestic violence. When someone is struggling with an...
By CCI Team The process of treating addiction is not easy, and while psychotherapy is an important part of the process in order to explore the roots of the issue, medication is also often involved. Science Daily recently posted a release regarding the Washington State...
By CCI Team, According to Merriam-Webster.com, religion is defined as: a) the service and worship of God of the supernatural, b) commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs and...
By CCI Team Even without going into the science of addiction, I’ve found that many still have a hard time grasping the concept of a drug, alcohol, or substance related addiction, let alone society’s addiction to media. In conversation, many have responded to my face,...
By CCI Team As a developing counselor, I’ve considered the implications of deprescribing a patient, especially when I am coming from a “less experienced” background. More-so, this critical thinking has enabled me to study and prepare for encounters as such. If I am...
Like science, society continues to grow, expand our thinking, and come up with new ways to improve life around us all. However, like science, sometimes we are unsure if the new ideas, growth and “improvements” are always best for everyone. An article done by Bernalyn...
Did you know that the U.S. is the third largest consumer of fish and shellfish behind China and Japan? This amounts to a total of 4.8 billion pounds of seafood, or approximately 15.8 pounds of fish and shellfish consumed per person (both wild-caught and farmed),...
Science and technology continues to be a progressive movement where the improvement of people, places, and things is inevitable. This includes the science behind mental health and the biological studies done on medication in hope to find the means of a cure for...
By CCI Team We live in a world where information is easily attainable, and various sources are available to not only supply the information we are seeking, but also supply support for our views, whatever they may be. While it would be easy to search only for sources...
By CCI Team A few months after his divorce with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt was reportedly struggling to quit alcohol and drugs, in addition to recovering from the split. His story was featured in an exclusive interview with GQ magazine. He described the period...
Substance abuse is an issue that is more prevalent than many people think, and it can affect anyone, including adults who are employed. A 2011 survey found that eight percent of adults who work full time and 10 percent of adults who work part time have a drug problem....
By Caleb Anderson When I was little, my favorite uncle was injured on the job and prescribed a prescription painkiller. He’d suffered back pain for years and finally decided he’d accept the extra help to manage the pain. Though he was eventually able to return to work...