Jennifer McCrackin
Long-Term Strategies for Overcoming Addiction
ADDICTION OVERCOMING Long-Term Strategies for Overcoming Addiction Most people who engage in addictive behaviors and go on to develop...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Developing a Drug-Free Lifestyle to Maintain Abstinence
OVERCOMING ADDICTION If you are trying to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs over a long period of time, it is important to...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Apr 22
- 3 min
How to overcome victim thinking
Victim Thinking “Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.” Helen Keller How do...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Apr 22
- 6 min
A journey with recovery: how I dealt with trauma after becoming sober
THIS IS REAL LIFE Warning: This story discusses the topics of trauma, alcohol, and triggers. Please be cautious reading this story if...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Release your pain from addiction and embrace change
release your pain from addiction and embrace change into recovery
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Apr 22
- 5 min
Intervention: Steps to take to help a loved one into an alcohol or drug treatment program
Intervention for a family member or loved one into drug or alcohol addiction into treatment facility patient program or residential recovery
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Women Seeking Recovery From Addiction
OVERCOMING ADDICTION Many women recover from alcohol and drug addiction by making a decision to replace their addictions with new...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Apr 22, 2021
- 5 min
A Neuroscientist Explores The Biology Of Addiction In 'Never Enough'
Dr. Judith Grisel discusses neuroscience and why she felt compelled to study the science behind addiction.
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Feb 23, 2020
- 6 min
An Inside Look at Near-Death Experiences
Near-death experiences are a topic of growing interest and popularity, especially on the heels of popular movies and books that recount...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
A Cautionary Tale: Beware of the 13th Steppers
Addiction treatment Would you recognize a predator in your own 12-Step group? Recently I was doing some research for an article and I...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
Mindfulness: Health Benefits Beyond Stress Relief
MEDITATION A Powerful Tool for Positive Change By Elizabeth Scott, MS Updated on October 01, 2018 Young woman being mindful Tony...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Feb 4, 2020
- 4 min
Recognizing Early Warning Signs of PTSD
PTSD COPING The severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can change over time, and therefore, it is important to...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 21, 2020
- 3 min
What are the most common "triggers" of domestic violence?
RELATIONSHIPS VIOLENCE AND ABUSE Drug and alcohol use has long been linked to domestic violence, but the exact role of substance abuse...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 9, 2020
- 4 min
Mental Illness Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Mental illness refers to mental health conditions that have a negative effect on the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. Just...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 5, 2020
- 7 min
Why Children of Alcoholics Can Be Frightened of Angry People
ADDICTION CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Real Experiences From Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcoholics can become mean and abusive when they are...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 4, 2020
- 6 min
Early Drinking Risk Factors and Health Consequences Later in Life
ADDICTION ALCOHOL USE Underage drinking has actually been steadily declining for decades in the United States, but it is still...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 4, 2020
- 3 min
How Teens Manage to Get Their Hands on Alcohol
Most adolescents find obtaining alcohol very easy and one reason is many of them get their alcohol from a convenient source: their own...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 4, 2020
- 2 min
The 11 Official Criteria for Addiction/Substance Use Disorder
You may be wondering what defines an addict or a substance use disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM),...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Jan 4, 2020
- 6 min
Determine If You Have a mood disorder
There isn’t a single depression test that determines if someone is clinically depressed. Unlike lab tests that diagnose some illnesses, a...
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Jennifer McCrackin
- Dec 15, 2019
- 2 min
Where Can I Look for Family Recovery Resources?
Addiction recovery is never easy. Not for the person fighting back their addiction, and not for the family members who support them.
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