• Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    How Your Brain Changes When You Get Sober

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    If you’ve been struggling with substance abuse or addiction for some time, there’s reason to believe that the continued substance abuse has had an impact [...]

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    Are There Facts to Debunk Myths About Addiction?

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    The topic of addiction is surrounded by confusion, myths and taboo — when it has not personally affected you or someone close to you, it [...]

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    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction

    925 words|4.6 min read|

    One of the most common misconceptions surrounding addiction is the belief that those who battle addiction have chosen it as a lifestyle for themselves. This [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse

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    Addiction almost always has underlying causes, and a history of trauma is one of the most common issues behind drug and alcohol addiction. Some groups [...]

  • Trauma-Informed Treatment: Research-Based Interventions

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    In the past decade, there has been a major shift in the methods of treating substance use disorders. As research continues to show addiction as [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    Addressing Trauma’s Impact on Addiction

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    Have you ever experienced some form of discomfort or stress in your daily life and immediately began searching for a way to make it better [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    How to Find the Right AA Sponsor for Your Recovery

    908 words|4.5 min read|

    Have you ever wondered "what is a sponsor in AA?" Many people who consider attending 12-step meetings are curious about what participation entails, what a [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    A Quick Overview of Residential Treatment Centers

    894 words|4.5 min read|

    Nowadays, many people seek the knowledgeable guidance of a counselor or therapist to help them navigate through the complicated thoughts, feelings and emotions we face [...]

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    Campus Resources to Look for When You’re Struggling With Addiction

    921 words|4.6 min read|

    Sadly, drug and alcohol use is common among college-aged adults. Recreation use is common, and many young adults experiment with drugs or alcohol in this [...]

  • Addiction-Intervention

    Addiction Intervention: When is it Time?

    868 words|4.3 min read|

    If someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s natural to feel frustrated — or even hopeless. Perhaps you talked to the person about their [...]

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    Addiction Treatment While in College: Is It Possible?

    747 words|3.7 min read|

    Any person of any age can be affected by a substance use disorder, and college students are no exception. Addiction among college students is an [...]

  • Silvermist young adult drug and alcohol rehab

    How a Journal Can Help You Stay Sober

    949 words|4.7 min read|

    If you’ve ever kept a journal, you know how writing down your thoughts and feelings can help with processing difficult emotions and provide a greater [...]