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Addiction and Your Physical Health As addiction progresses, it results in significant changes to your brain chemistry, behavior, mood, and health. Because addiction and your physical health are strongly connected, having a substance abuse disorder can weaken your immune system, increase your risk of contracting viruses like COVID-19, and can cause organ damage. Substance abuse…
Are you interested to learn more about group therapy activities at Crossroads Maine? These activities are available to patients with a wide range of conditions. Whether you are suffering from an eating disorder, a substance abuse disorder, or something else, you may find comfort by participating in a group therapy program in Portland, Maine. Who…
Have you ever felt as though your emotions tend to be so high on some days? And, your emotional lows seem lower? Well, this might make you ask, Am I bipolar? Unlike popular belief, mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder are something you do not dismiss. However, plenty of people often ignore mental health illness.…
Addiction does not discriminate and has the potential to affect anyone. Even people who seem to have it all together and be very successful may be secretly struggling with a substance use disorder. Individuals become very good at hiding addiction over time and downplaying the severity of their substance use. Friends and loved ones may…
When someone you love is recovering from an eating disorder, it can be tough to know what to say or do. You want to help, but what does that mean? You want to be sensitive to their needs, but you also don’t want to walk on egg shells and make the relationship awkward. They’re dealing…
Valentine’s Day has become a holiday devoted to showing others how much you care about and appreciate them. Women in particular spend a lot of their time focused on doing things for others and ensuring everyone else’s needs are met. But what about your needs? Practicing self-care can be a great way to show yourself…
Addiction is a disease that affects the entire family, not just the person who is misusing drugs or alcohol. Substance use impacts everyone’s life. An estimated 25% of children affected by addiction in their family are under age 18. Entering addiction treatment with children at home can be a difficult decision, but realize that it…
When someone is struggling with active addiction, it can take a toll on relationships with family and friends. Trust is easily broken and can take a long time to rebuild. A person’s actions and behaviors while under the influence can contribute to creating family rifts that are challenging to overcome. But by focusing on substance…
A new year has begun, and for many people, that means setting resolutions. However, this can be a double-edged sword. While setting goals can be motivational, resolutions often tend to focus on diet and exercise, which can pose challenges, especially for those in eating disorder recovery. All of the talk of diets, fitness plans, and…
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