Understanding the neurobiology of addiction provides crucial insights into why addiction is such a powerful and persistent condition. It underscores the importance of treating addiction as a brain disorder that requires comprehensive and sustained intervention. Recovery is possible, but it involves more tha...
I understand the 12 step idea of reliving these dark times, and I am aware that this does help some people whose struggle with their own addiction requires constant reminders of how bad their lives get if they use or drink, lest they are tempted to casually or socially (moderate) use or ...
Relapse Mindfulness—Brief setbacks occasionally inhabit recovery roads. Show self-compassion and confidently lean into support systems to regain determined footing without unnecessary shame, guilt, or despair dragging you astray. Progress continues; focus forward. Mental Health—Healthy processing and undisto...
Healing addiction through a mind-altering process may sound counterintuitive, since we have come to emphasize abstinence as evidence of recovery. However, psychedelics, especially when taken for therapeutic purposes, don’t seem to be habit forming. The psychedelic experience is arguably, in fact, th...
In the realm of addiction recovery, sobriety is not a destination but a continuous path of self-improvement and discovery. It involves developing coping mechanisms to deal with life’s challenges without resorting to substance use. Many find support in various therapy techniques, such as Cognitive ...
[143,144,145,146,147]. Regular ayahuasca users additionally perform better on tests of behavioral inhibition, cognitive flexibility, working memory, and executive functioning [147]. Ayahuasca and psilocybin have also been shown to increase mindfulness, one form of attentional regulation for which the...
Whac-A-Mole: Understanding Addiction Interaction Posted by: Jaime Goffin Many recovering substance users also have problems with process addictions that can complicate their long-term recovery from substance use. A 2010 Patient Survey which asked about compulsive behaviors such as: over-eating, ...
Mindfulness Practitioner 1-3 & Master Trauma Exposed Professional Training – Wounded Warriors & Warrior Health DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) Essentials Certified – Assn. of Psychological Therapies Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course – UBC Medical CPD ...
(MAT) with counseling and support groups to provide a holistic approach to recovery. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and other therapeutic techniques have proven effective in managing the psychological symptoms of withdrawal, helping individuals navigate through this challenging ...
Due to lockdown, children start living in the virtual world which may lead to addiction in the worst scenario. The positive effects of using gadgets in some can lead to improved motor skills & cognitive skills aiding in keeping them occupied (a respite for parents), gamified learning, building...