Summary: Yes, when viewed through the lens of family systems theory, addiction is a family disease. When one family member has an addiction disorder, it can create a dysfunctional family system wherein each family member plays a role that contributes to the ongoing disease of addiction in that individual. Key Points: Family systems theory developed […]
Category Archives: Addiction Recovery
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Jun
Jun
Summary: To know if you’re enabling addiction, you can assess your relationship with the person with the addiction problem, analyze your behavior in the relationship, and decide if your behavior allows them to continue their behavior without addressing the addiction problem. Key Points: Enabling is a natural reaction when you’re in a relationship with a […]
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Jun
Jun
Summary: Yes. New research from the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) shows that having PTSD can make you age faster, a result caused by increased risk of physical disease and changes in DNA structure and function. Key Points: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with chronic exposure to stress and stress hormones. Chronic exposure […]
Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
How Can I Tell If Someone is an Alcoholic Who Needs Treatment or Just a Heavy Drinker?
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Apr
Apr
Summary: You can tell if someone is an alcoholic who needs treatment or just a heavy drinker by determining whether their drinking has a direct and negative impact on their ability to engage in typical daily activities in a healthy and productive manner. Key Points: Words matter when talking about alcohol addiction, but behavior matters […]
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Apr
Apr
Summary: Yes, yoga and tai chi can help insomnia. New studies indicate that compared standard treatment, yoga, tai chi, light aerobic exercise help insomnia most. Key Points: Insomnia and the result – sleep deprivation – is directly related to significant negative consequences for physical, emotional, and mental health. Experts indicate insomnia is a significant problem […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, yoga does help opioid withdrawal by reducing the impact of negative adaptations in the human nervous system caused by opioid addiction. Key Points: Recovery from opioid addiction is complicated by the severe and uncomfortable symptoms of opioid withdrawal syndrome. Difficulty managing the short- and long-term symptoms of withdrawal are one of the primary […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, social media can increase your desire to drink alcohol. Specifically, when social media influencers promote alcohol in their content, desire to drink alcohol can increase among young adults between ages 19 and 24. Key Points: In a nationwide survey on social media use, 85% of adults 18 + in the U.S. report using […]
Addiction Recovery, Blog, Breath Work, Mental Health, Mindfulness
How Do Breathing Exercises Reduce Stress?
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Breathing exercises reduce stress by influencing physiological systems and functions associated with the natural human stress response. Key Points: Stress triggers a wide variety of responses in the human body, including changes in hormone activity, breathing rate, heart rate, and the activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Some facets of the stress […]
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Rehab, Water Therapy
Why Should I Go All the Way to Hawaii for Drug Rehab?
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Mar
Mar
Summary: If your family wonders why you think you should go all the way to Hawaii for drug rehab, you can tell them that you need the time, space, and professional support to learn practical skills and techniques that form the foundation of lifelong, sustainable recovery in a location that seems purpose-built for healing and […]
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Jun
Jun
Drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic disease that can be hard to overcome. Relapse is common in the recovery process. According to Honu House Hawaii, overcoming a relapse requires a combination of strategies and tools. The tools and strategies address addiction’s physical, mental, and emotional aspects. This blog post will discuss Honu House Hawaii’s […]
