There are several reasons why you may over drink. It’s not unusual if you have no idea why you drink and why you can’t stop drinking after having a few drinks. There are several persons who don’t know why they drink in the first place and sum it up to: ‘it’s just a habit’ or […]
What is addiction? Addiction is the consistent dependence on substances or things. It’s the inability to break the pattern of using, accessing or being around those substances or things. It is the strong, consistent desire to do or have something to the point that you are unable to resist it. For some people, it doesn’t
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Getting sober from meth is easier said than done. Why? Because Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that results in a surge of dopamine that causes an intense feeling of pleasure. Once the drug wears off, it leaves you with negative side effects that will make you want to take meth again so you can recapture the initial
It is critical to have strategies at hand to manage cravings for food, gambling, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, sex, etc. The techniques that we Highly Recommend that you use are to Delay, Distract and to Decide. 1. Delay If you have a craving, give yourself some time before you indulge. Set an alarm for 5 – 30 minutes. The
We live in a culture that is designed to destroy your belief in yourself and you have to learn ways to connect to the powers within yourself to push you to where you want to be. The challenge is, you are operating in the constraints of who society says you are (an alcoholic, an addict,
Are you worried that your drinking is problematic? If so then you are not alone. To get help and take action, speak to an experience Recovery Coach who will help support your treatment goals and consider enrolling in an Online Recovery Program specifically for Alcohol Recovery. Additionally, see the tips below for reducing your drinking:
Drinking to unwine, or to socialize or to celebrate is very normal. But sometimes, you can be drinking too much and don’t realize it or you could be in denial about it. What type of drinker am I? Generally speaking are 3 types of Drinkers*: 1. Moderate Drinkers: This is typically 2 drinks per day for
If you are drinking too much alcohol, it’s important to cut back on your drinking. Below are 7 tips will help you to cut back on your drinking. Keep track of your drinks. This can be a fantastic tool for analyzing how much you’re drinking and for bringing patterns to light. The mere act of
Here are our top alternatives to alcohol 1.Soda with fresh lime. Proof that simplicity is still the best. 2. Berries in iced water. This refreshing summer drink will keep you energized and refreshed. 3. Kombucha. The new kid on the block and unquestionably the ‘it’ drink right now. Again, make sure the sugar content
1. Spend Time with a Friend Spending time with friends lifts your spirits by releasing feel-good hormones such as serotonin and oxytocin. Oxytocin reduces the stress response and has been shown to reduce the desire to drink when stressed. Spending time with friends may even help you live longer. Plan a lengthy walk with a
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