The iconic German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once asked and answered, “What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.” Shame is often a big part of active addiction. Struggling individuals wonder why they cannot recover on their own, and why they keep hurting the ones they love. The good news is that in […]
Bipolar disorder is a highly prevalent mental health disorder that impacts millions of people in the U.S. every year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 40 million people worldwide experience difficulties with bipolar disorder, particularly bipolar I. Moreover, bipolar disorder does not discriminate, as it occurs at an equal rate among men and women.
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When women have a history of trauma, their mental health is commonly affected negatively. While each woman’s experience is unique, this connection is common. The combination of trauma and mental health challenges is very tough and often makes it difficult for women to heal their mental health and move forward. Fortunately, understanding this connection can
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Addiction is a disease that impacts the brain, hijacking the pleasure centers of the brain to drive an individual to continued use of drugs or alcohol. As a result, it is important to recover cognitive processes and rebalance the brain. Cognitive improvement programs at New Creation Recovery support brain health, helping clients manage stress, overcome
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One of the challenges of traditional rehab is a hyper-focus on abstinence, which does not account for the root cause of substance use disorder (SUD). In reality, SUD often co-occurs with other mental health disorders, which impacts the way you experience addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 21.5
Addiction is a disease that causes challenges in an individual’s mental and physical health. The toll of addiction, both physical and mental, is important to recognize and address in treatment. Yoga is an ideal practice that helps to address the physical toll of addiction. New Creation Recovery offers yoga as a way for clients to
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Making changes is difficult. However, when you are struggling with addiction it is necessary. In life coaching and individual counseling through treatment at New Creation Recovery, you work with a counselor who helps you to make changes, including building life skills. A helpful technique is to discover your purpose. When you have a firm grasp
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Over 16 million people globally and 2.1 million in the United States have opioid use disorder (OUD). Moreover, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes, more than 75% of drug-related overdose deaths have involved opioids. The statistics highlight the depth of the opioid crisis that has taken its toll on entire communities
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Some people find it challenging to be honest about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors during treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Trauma and other underlying factors may influence how you present yourself to others. According to Scientific Reports, “Personal values . . . guide humans’ attitudes and behavior, [which] makes them an essential component of
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Finding resilience and building healthy coping skills are essential steps in healing from substance use disorder (SUD). Resilience is known to help people recover from alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other addictive behaviors. According to Alcohol Research Current Reviews, “As related to alcohol dependence, improving resilience would influence cognitive and emotional control in the face
