- by Terry Hurley
Mixing alcohol and drugs is a dangerous combination that can have serious, even life-threatening, consequences. Alcohol slows down your brain and body, affecting your coordination, judgment, and reaction time. When...
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Addiction
- by Terry Hurley
Substance addiction impacts individuals across all demographics, but there are unique aspects when it comes to women. Despite common assumptions, women are equally susceptible to developing substance use disorders. They...
- by Terry Hurley
Journaling & Addiction Recovery When you are in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, journaling is an effective tool that aids the healing process. It helps you express and...
- by Terry Hurley
Connecting with the Natural World Have you ever taken a walk in the woods, hiked a mountain trail, or sat on a beach watching the waves roll onto the shore?...
- by Terry Hurley
Childhood trauma occurs when a child has a deeply disturbing or distressing experience during their early years. The experience greatly impacts the child’s sense of well-being and security. Childhood trauma...
- by Terry Hurley
There are a number of different ways a person can abuse drugs. Drugs can be smoked, snorted, taken orally, or injected. Injection of a drug into a vein produces an...
- by Terry Hurley
Having a strong social support system is an important aspect of a successful recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction. When you surround yourself with people who support your sobriety,...
- by Terry Hurley
Children who grow up in a home where a parent or caregiver is addicted to alcohol often live with confusion and unpredictability. Inconsistency, arguments, chaos, and unreliability make it hard...
- by Terry Hurley
Children of addicts are never sure what to expect from day to day. Often their home life is unstable, unsafe, or both. Being the child of someone with an active...
- by Terry Hurley
As you progress in your recovery, you may find yourself in a stressful situation feeling anxious and worried.What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System?The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is one of...
