Addiction Archives - Authentic Recovery Center Los Angeles Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:41:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.arctreatment.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-Authentic-Recovery-Center-Site-Icon-1-32x32.jpg Addiction Archives - Authentic Recovery Center 32 32 When Depression and Addiction Co-Occur https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/when-depression-and-addiction-co-occur/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:14 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27683 Update on 09/18/23 Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO When you experience symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness and hopelessness,...

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]]> Understanding Behavioral Addictions https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/understanding-behavioral-addictions/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:00:23 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27681 Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO The term “addiction” is most commonly used in reference to substance use disorder (SUD), such...

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]]> Why Do Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Often Occur Together? https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/why-do-addiction-and-mental-health-disorders-often-occur-together/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:37:31 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27671 Updated on 4/13/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Individuals who have substance use disorder (SUD) experience increased risks of developing...

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]]> Overcoming Common Obstacles in Sobriety https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/overcoming-common-obstacles-in-sobriety/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:11 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27673 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part...

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]]> Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/risk-factors-for-developing-an-addiction/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:47 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27631 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT There are many misconceptions about addiction. One popular myth is that a person may only...

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]]> Why Acceptance Is Essential to Recovery https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/why-acceptance-is-essential-to-recovery/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:49 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27628 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Many people that struggle with addiction continue to do so because they are not ready...

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]]> The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/the-connection-between-anxiety-and-addiction/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:00:09 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27620 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Anxiety disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most prevalent mental health conditions...

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]]> Conscious Recovery & the Power of Gratitude https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/conscious-recovery-the-power-of-gratitude-2/ Sat, 14 May 2022 07:00:43 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27596 Conscious Recovery & the Power of Gratitude Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Addiction and mental health recovery...

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]]> 3 Types of Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Mind https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/3-types-of-grounding-techniques-to-calm-your-mind-2/ Sat, 07 May 2022 07:00:27 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27594 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT It is normal at times to feel flustered or overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities. Whether you...

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]]> What Are the Risks of Abusing Xanax? https://www.arctreatment.com/addiction-blog/what-are-the-risks-of-abusing-xanax/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:47 +0000 https://www.arctreatment.com/?p=27566 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Xanax is a medication prescribed to reduce anxiety and panic-related symptoms. This...

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