Jennifer McCrackinApr 229 minLong-Term Strategies for Overcoming AddictionADDICTION OVERCOMING Long-Term Strategies for Overcoming Addiction Most people who engage in addictive behaviors and go on to develop...
Jennifer McCrackinApr 223 minDeveloping a Drug-Free Lifestyle to Maintain AbstinenceOVERCOMING ADDICTION If you are trying to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs over a long period of time, it is important to...
Jennifer McCrackinApr 223 minHow 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...
Jennifer McCrackinApr 226 minA journey with recovery: how I dealt with trauma after becoming soberTHIS IS REAL LIFE Warning: This story discusses the topics of trauma, alcohol, and triggers. Please be cautious reading this story if...
Jennifer McCrackinApr 221 minRelease your pain from addiction and embrace changerelease your pain from addiction and embrace change into recovery
Jennifer McCrackinApr 225 minIntervention: Steps to take to help a loved one into an alcohol or drug treatment programIntervention for a family member or loved one into drug or alcohol addiction into treatment facility patient program or residential recovery
Jennifer McCrackinMar 263 minWomen Seeking Recovery From AddictionOVERCOMING ADDICTION Many women recover from alcohol and drug addiction by making a decision to replace their addictions with new...
Jennifer McCrackinApr 22, 20215 minA 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.
Jennifer McCrackinFeb 23, 20206 minAn Inside Look at Near-Death ExperiencesNear-death experiences are a topic of growing interest and popularity, especially on the heels of popular movies and books that recount...
Jennifer McCrackinFeb 14, 20202 min A Cautionary Tale: Beware of the 13th SteppersAddiction treatment Would you recognize a predator in your own 12-Step group? Recently I was doing some research for an article and I...
Jennifer McCrackinFeb 5, 20203 minMindfulness: Health Benefits Beyond Stress ReliefMEDITATION A Powerful Tool for Positive Change By Elizabeth Scott, MS Updated on October 01, 2018 Young woman being mindful Tony...
Jennifer McCrackinFeb 4, 20204 minRecognizing Early Warning Signs of PTSDPTSD COPING The severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can change over time, and therefore, it is important to...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 21, 20203 minWhat 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...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 9, 20204 minMental Illness Types, Symptoms, and DiagnosisMental illness refers to mental health conditions that have a negative effect on the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. Just...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 5, 20207 minWhy Children of Alcoholics Can Be Frightened of Angry PeopleADDICTION CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Real Experiences From Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcoholics can become mean and abusive when they are...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 4, 20206 minEarly Drinking Risk Factors and Health Consequences Later in LifeADDICTION ALCOHOL USE Underage drinking has actually been steadily declining for decades in the United States, but it is still...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 4, 20203 minHow Teens Manage to Get Their Hands on AlcoholMost adolescents find obtaining alcohol very easy and one reason is many of them get their alcohol from a convenient source: their own...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 4, 20202 minThe 11 Official Criteria for Addiction/Substance Use DisorderYou may be wondering what defines an addict or a substance use disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM),...
Jennifer McCrackinJan 4, 20206 minDetermine If You Have a mood disorderThere isn’t a single depression test that determines if someone is clinically depressed. Unlike lab tests that diagnose some illnesses, a...
Jennifer McCrackinDec 16, 20192 minWhere 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.