D.O.S.E. is the acronym for the major chemicals in our brains that influence our happiness. The brain’s happy chemicals. These chemicals are Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin,
Many people may not understand the reverberations of growing up in a dysfunctional household. Every house varies in the level of dysfunction witnessed by the children of that home. Most households experience some form of dysfunction at one time or another.
Do you feel like you spend a lot of your time worrying about how you are perceived by others? Do you often feel “less than”, or over-analyse each of your words and actions once you have left a situation? If you feel like this, it’s very possible that you are suffering from low self esteem that could be attributed to your trauma.
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For many people in addiction recovery, obtaining and maintaining active employment is a long-term goal. Addiction can certainly cause individuals to become unproductive at work,
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Thanksgiving is often a time for friends and family to gather together and eat; many Americans fly around this time of year to visit loved
According to the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (as stated by Health.com), approximately $14.7 billion was spend out-of-pocket by Americans on holistic
The beginning of one’s recovery journey is exciting and scary at the same time; you may be feeling a bit nervous about what to expect,
As humans, there is always more than meets the eye. If you’re currently in recovery (or seeking to be) from an addiction, consider the fact