by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 15, 2022 | Addiction
According to Mental Health America, codependency is a learned behavior that is passed through generations. It is learned by watching family members who demonstrated codependency in relationships, where one person took the caretaker role, and the other person took...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Oct 6, 2022 | Recovery
Living a sober lifestyle does not mean your life has to be dull or boring. You may discover that your life is more exciting without drugs or alcohol. You may have more energy and mental clarity to enjoy rewarding activities that benefit your physical health and...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Sep 9, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that approximately one million adults aged 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Many older adults may abuse alcohol or drugs to deal with life changes that occur with age, including changes in their bodies,...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 26, 2022 | Alcoholism
When a person consumes large amounts of alcohol frequently, their brain will adjust over time and get used to the effects. If they stop drinking cold turkey, they can experience signs of withdrawal that include both mental and physical symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Aug 11, 2022 | Recovery
Getting enough sleep is important to a person’s overall wellness and health. This is especially true for those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Not sleeping enough can affect emotional, mental, and physical health and can put you at a higher risk for...
