Author: Brook McKenzie, LCDC

6 Tips for Managing ADHD in Recovery

6 Tips for Managing ADHD in Recovery

ADHD is a tricky disorder. Most people are familiar with the generic symptoms of ADHD, which include trouble focusing, impulsive actions and hyperactivity. But ADHD can manifest in other ways too. Sometimes, it can be paralyzing; an overwhelmed state can quickly progress to what looks like depression or lack of

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The Benefits of Neurofeedback Therapy for Addiction Treatment

The Benefits of Neurofeedback Therapy for Addiction Treatment

Neurofeedback Therapy has become increasingly popular in the addiction treatment community. Neurofeedback is a form of therapy that uses feedback from brainwave information to help individuals regain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Neurofeedback treatment can help people with addiction issues by allowing them to recognize patterns of thinking

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How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Can Help You Overcome Addiction

How DBT Therapy Can Help You Overcome Addiction

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based therapy program that has been proven to help individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse recover from their addictions and live healthier lives. DBT utilizes cognitive behavioral treatment techniques like mindfulness, which enable individuals to better manage painful emotions and gain insight into

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Signs You Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Signs You Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment

More than 7 million people have a dual diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder and another mental health condition. But the substance abuse disorder can cloud the signs of the dual diagnosis. When you’re in the throes of addiction, the substance abuse problem can seem like the most pressing issue

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Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Approximately 38% of people with substance abuse disorder have a concurrent mental health disorder. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder than individuals with other anxiety, mood or psychotic disorders. Therefore, it’s important to understand the link between bipolar disorder and addiction. How

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The Relationship Between Depression and Substance Abuse

The Relationship Between Depression and Substance Abuse

When two or more mental illnesses occur together, it’s known as a dual diagnosis. It’s not uncommon for people with substance use disorder to be diagnosed with depression, and vice versa. Substance use disorder can worsen symptoms of depression, and signs of depression can make a substance use disorder worse.

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Codependency in Recovery

Codependency in Recovery

Building healthy relationships and getting support from others is essential during recovery. However, people who are trying to get clean often struggle with codependent relationships. Codependency recovery programs allow people with addiction histories and their loved ones to establish balanced, constructive relationships. What Is Codependency? At first glance, codependency can

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