And if you have a mood disorder such as depression, being able to see any positives or express gratitude can seem impossible. Group one wrote a gratitude letter to another person every week for three weeks. Group two wrote about their thoughts and feelings about negative experiences. Group one reported “significantly better mental health four [...]
Studies show that having multiple ACEs puts children at risk of poor school performance, unemployment, and high-risk health behaviors including smoking and drug use. There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in [...]
ContentPromises to do things differentlyHOW NOT TO MAKE AMENDSWhat are some examples of living amends?Labors of Love Just like each person needs an individualized approach to alcohol addiction treatment, your approach to making amends in AA may look completely different from someone else’s. Working Step 9 is challenging and you’ll likely need support and assistance [...]
As a result, cravings to keep using the drug can be very strong, making it difficult to stop use. If you are taking more than your prescribed dose of amphetamines or you are taking amphetamines that your provider did not prescribe to you, talk with your provider. If you notice you are taking more amphetamines [...]