Psychology of Substances: You had been waiting for this moment. You and a buddy talked it over. Life had been hard lately, and a trip to your dealer’s house wasn’t that far. All it took was sending a text asking what’s in stock and if they are available. The trip
The Olympics come round once every four years. Being a major international event at which athletes are expected to perform at their highest ability, the larger public and officials are quick to scrutinize and rally around personal favorites. Why do we rally around certain athletes? Individuals, like Usain Bolt and
Seeking Help: Addiction has the potential to ruin lives. If you are able to recover, it can give you a new outlook on life. Arriving at a place of comfort when recovering takes time. Getting there is no easy feat. When it comes to opioid misuse and addiction, take note
In 12-Step groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), a belief in a Higher Power plays an integral part in remedying addiction. In fact, the idea of a Higher Power is directly listed in half of all the Twelve Steps, including: We came to believe that a
Lifestyle Change: Complications in various parts of your life come as a result of struggles with addiction. Although you might be “functional,” you will find that being truly functional means you accomplish more than what you are capable of doing. When you put too much focus on your financial life,
90 Meetings in 90 Days: Going through recovery is a process, and there are multiple trajectories possible for you to take. In-patient and out-patient rehabilitation programs are a tried-and-true option. Similarly, so is attending alcohol or narcotic support groups. Supplementing one with the other is even better for the reason
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has existed as a part of human biology since early in our evolution. As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) eloquently puts it, “Attacks by saber tooth tigers or twenty-first-century terrorists have probably produced similar psychological sequelae in the survivors of such violence.” However, as
Film is an art form, an expression of possibilities, and a way to imitate real life. Film as a medium is humanity’s first real go at recreating life and the human experience as we understand it. Films are moving pictures and images that are directed by a person with similar
Over the course of the last year and a half, the world faced a threat no one could have seen coming. The start of 2020 was met with an abrasive attack on millions of people’s health and wellness. It was a pandemic that we expected to blow over sooner than
Grieving the Death of a Loved One While Suffering From Substance Use Disorder, 1 of the Top 10 Triggers The death of a family member, friend, spouse, pet, or any loved one proves to be a tumultuous time for the griever. You experience a spectrum of emotions that are categorized
As the Clinical Director at Real Recovery Solutions, Carlos Escobar leverages over 15 years of experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment, focusing on therapies like CBT and REBT to foster client self-understanding and acceptance. His commitment to innovative, personalized care aims to profoundly improve the lives of those battling addiction and related mental health challenges.
