- by Terry Hurley
Binge drinking is a serious issue that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This type of drinking is commonly misunderstood as simply having a lot of drinks in one...
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Addiction
- by Terry Hurley
By incorporating mindfulness practices into your addiction recovery plan, you can experience profound benefits that will help you sustain long-term sobriety and well-being. A practice rooted in ancient meditation traditions,...
- by Terry Hurley
Mental health issues and addiction often exist together because many people use drugs or alcohol as a way to self-medicate and change their uncomfortable mental state. The answer to whether...
- by Terry Hurley
In the demanding and high-stress world of first responders, Veterans, and active military personnel, the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction to drugs or alcohol is higher than...
- by Terry Hurley
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a complex and often misunderstood disease that affects more than 20 million people in the United States, ages 12 and over. Despite its prevalence,...
- by Terry Hurley
Addiction to drugs or alcohol and suicide are steadily increasing in our society. Often, the two are linked by a complex connection that is often misunderstood or unnoticed. By recognizing...
- by Terry Hurley
Addiction to drugs or alcohol and suicide are steadily increasing in our society. Often, the two are linked by a complex connection that is often misunderstood or unnoticed. By recognizing...
- by Terry Hurley
An essential part of long-term recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is gratitude. Gratitude, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation...
- by Terry Hurley
There is strong evidence that addiction and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) are connected. Studies have shown that people with PTSD are more likely to develop a substance use disorder (SUD),...
- by Terry Hurley
Many people consider substance abuse and addiction a problem that affects the young, not senior citizens. Sadly, that is not the case. Addiction is a treatable, chronic brain disease. It...
