by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | May 22, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Addiction can put increased stress on a relationship as couples try to cope with the effects. Oftentimes secrecy, lying, deceit, and changes in personality and behavior can threaten trust and increase the prevalence of arguments. These factors can make it more...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | May 21, 2014 | Chapters Blog
When it comes to addiction recovery, one of the hardest factors that individuals have to face is the possibility that they may decide to abuse drugs or alcohol again. While many see this as a failure, it is important to note that promptly recognizing relapse into...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | May 16, 2014 | Chapters Blog
When most people think of individuals who struggle with drug abuse or alcoholism, they imagine addicts who are unable to function in day-to-day life—unable to keep up with work and home responsibilities. However, functional addicts do exist and many of them may be in...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | May 14, 2014 | Chapters Blog
Recently, there has been a great deal of research regarding the brain and the dependency it can form to the highly dangerous—and addictive—cocaine. While this research presents subtle hope that addiction treatment may become more targeted in the future for cocaine...
by anthonym@sunshinebh.com | May 7, 2014 | Chapters Blog
In order to confidently pursue treatment options in substance use disorder recovery, it is essential for individuals to remain an honest stance on their journey. While the actual process of addiction can entail a gradual opening up of one’s experience, no progress can...
