Your quality of life can change in a big way when you’re in recovery from alcohol. It’s something you can see and feel, often within a short period of time. Recovery has a positive impact on both your mind and your body, and the rewards increase the longer you stay sober. Today, let’s share a…
In an Employer Brief the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) notes that 76 percent of people with substance abuse problems are employed. Unfortunately, many people avoid getting treatment because they fear doing so could actually hurt their careers. The stigma associated with drug and alcohol addiction…
When the topic of substance abuse and addiction arises, the focus often shifts to teenagers and young adults. Public education campaigns frequently target younger demographics, emphasizing addiction prevention starting in elementary school. This early intervention has proven effective in reducing the likelihood of children experimenting with drugs. However, what may come as a surprise to…
Addiction is a pervasive issue affecting communities everywhere. Recent headlines have brought attention to the tragic deaths of celebrities like Aaron Carter, Mac Miller and Juice WRLD, all succumbing to substance abuse. Their struggles and untimely deaths underscore the urgent need for comprehensive addiction prevention programs. Heroin abuse is not confined to the celebrity world;…
Being in a relationship can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be challenging. Sometimes, relationships can become toxic. A toxic relationship can be emotionally and psychologically damaging. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to recognize when you’re in one. Here are some common signs of a toxic relationship and steps you can take to…
Supporting a woman who is living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) requires a compassionate and understanding approach. If you have a close friend or family member with C-PTSD, there are ways to equip yourself to be part of their much-needed support system. In this blog post, we’ll introduce eight ways to support someone with…
An inaccurate mental health diagnosis can have several consequences, which can impact your well-being, treatment requirements, and overall quality of life. A misdiagnosis can be potentially time-consuming and costly, too. In this blog post, we’ll discuss two conditions that present overlapping symptoms, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and ADHD, and introduce some of the effects of leaving…
It’s no secret that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) often turn to alcohol to help them cope. But what many don’t realize is that mixing alcohol with other drugs can be extremely dangerous. Vicodin, for example, is a powerful painkiller that can cause serious health problems when combined with alcohol. Keep reading to learn…
Almost everywhere we turn, we see propaganda about body image, which forces us to consider how we appear on a daily basis. In a day, how many times do we look in the mirror? The idea of holding up a mirror to ourselves is a part of the addiction recovery process. Although recovery requires a…
Imagine a brother and sister exposed to traumatic experiences in their childhood home. He develops a substance use disorder by early adulthood. She goes on to build a successful career, yet struggles in creating healthy boundaries in relationships, and her physical and mental health progressively worsens. This hypothetical situation serves as an example of how…
As someone recovering from substance use disorder, it can be hard to know what activities to do that are both fun and recovery-friendly. When you are in recovery, it is important to find ways to have fun and enjoy life. This is a crucial part of the healing process. If you are struggling to find…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a “chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.” There is a lot of debate surrounding what determines addiction. Some people believe it’s genetic, while others think it’s environmental. Which one is right? The answer may not be black…
Getting sober is only one problem to solve in addiction recovery. It may be why people who start treatment only focused on quitting drug use or drinking have trouble maintaining their sobriety. Problem solving skills are valuable tools to learn and develop during treatment. It serves far more purposes than helping you avoid a relapse….
Feeling anger can be a natural response to circumstances and perfectly acceptable at times. When it becomes destructive to others or self-destructive, the way anger gets expressed makes the feeling harmful. The consequences can lead to even more harm to oneself and to others. Today, let’s introduce some strategies to help you manage anger daily…
A partner’s return to addictive behaviors can create chaos and increase stress in a relationship. While a relapse is a normal part of the recovery process for some people, you may feel unprepared for how to handle it. Without adequate help, your responses to the situation could end up creating more challenges for both and…
When you have spent years trying to block out intense and painful experiences, talking openly about them doesn’t come easily. For trauma survivors, this can make being candid in therapy feel very challenging. They may even resist going to therapy as they don’t know how they might react to being invited to discuss trauma’s direct…
For people in addiction recovery, self-care is a set of skills that needs to be learned again. For some people in treatment, it may be the first time they’re truly learning about self-care if it was never modeled for them by parents and family members. But, besides taking care of yourself, what exactly does it…
You may have seen your husband drink for years without considering it a problem. Now, you may wonder if his drinking has become diagnosable. It’s natural to have questions about how serious the problem might be for him and your marriage. Origins Texas can help your husband—and your family—get the addiction recovery support needed to restore his…
Imagine two men in different cities using the exact same drug at the exact same time. For both, it’s their first time. What might lead one to use the same drug again and again while the other doesn’t repeat the act? The answer comes in the causes of drug abuse. For many men, there might…
Despite the existence of trauma in the lives of many men, the subject often gets overlooked or downplayed in popular culture and media. Toxic masculinity suggests that men should be able to deal with any horrible situation without any lasting impact, as if the physical and mental experiences can be simply shut off and shut…
Alcohol and other drug use can create serious risks for both a mother and her baby, so it’s important to find the right type of treatment program quickly. A program experienced in treating pregnant women and new mothers after childbirth can help lower the risk to unborn babies and newborns. They also help mothers learn…
A year into adulthood may seem too early to be making choices that affect you for a lifetime, but young adults with a drinking problem at 19 are already on a self-destructive path and may not even know it. What’s seen by many older teens as “normal” behavior—despite the legal drinking in the U.S. coming…
As a woman using crystal meth on occasion, beyond the obvious outcome you’re seeking, you may have noticed some other effects of the drug. These can be serious and harmful effects on your body and your brain. As you’re considering treatment for your use of crystal meth, let’s take a look at the damage it…
As a teenager, it’s normal to feel stressed out about your parents and their behavior, especially when it feels like what they’re doing is a problem. For teens like you, one of those problems is the parent who drinks too much. Whether the drinking has lead to apathy, abuse, or abandonment by your father, you’re…
