Technology Use and Addiction

Technology Use and Addiction

As with most other things regarding technology or, we haven’t even realized the full extent of Technology use when it comes to mental health and addiction. Inherently we know that technology use is fine, but the technology of use is not. But the presence of technology doesn’t appear as an issue, the same way that…

Should Pharmacists Be Held Responsible for a Doctor’s Irresponsible Prescribing Habits?

Should Pharmacists Be Held Responsible for a Doctor’s Irresponsible Prescribing Habits?

One particular requirement of a pharmacist’s actions is that they always be in the best interest of the patients. That puts them in an often uncomfortable and compromising situation where pharmacists have the knowledge to identify irresponsible prescribing behavior on the part of the doctor. That behavior can put patients at risk of developing addictions…

Managing Stress While Sober

Managing Stress While Sober

2020 has been a stressful year. Many people have not realized the full dangers of stress when it comes to stinks over. When you start living sober, most things seem stressful, and you use the coping mechanisms you’ve learned in therapy and through the sober living community to help overcome triggers. But the struggles that…

Understanding Spiritual Development During Addiction Treatment

Understanding Spiritual Development During Addiction Treatment

Spiritual development is often one of those things that is often scoffed at, particularly when people are new to recovery. However, it doesn’t stop most of the rehabilitation programs across the nation from having a heavy emphasis on spiritual connection, development, and intrapersonal growth. Even rehabilitation centers and programs that aren’t faith-based will call spiritual…