People who drink too much may feel tingling or pain in their limbs. This is a form of nerve damage, known as alcoholic neuropathy, where heavy alcohol use damages the peripheral nerves — the ones that help you move (motor nerves) and feel physical sensations (sensory...
Shame and guilt are common emotions, and we’ve all experienced them many times. Most people deal with them successfully, but for those with a substance abuse disorder, guilt, and shame can fuel their addictions. Shame vs. Guilt Some people think that guilt and shame...
Words are the tools used by the human brain to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings in ways others can understand. Words help when we consciously talk to ourselves as a way of organizing our thoughts or solving problems. Words reinforce ideas, express emotions, and...
Alcohol is one of the most widely normalized substances, with tremendously harmful effects on the brain and body. It causes 10 percent of deaths of people aged 15-49 in the United States. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has a vice-like grip on our society, however, there...
People with substance abuse disorders are generally afraid of something. Some are afraid for their health, some fear change, and some fear that they won’t be able to function without their substance of choice. Some even fear the recovery process itself, or at least...
Loneliness and addiction often go hand in hand. Some people are lonely because of their addiction, and some become addicted because of loneliness. However, most addicts are loneliest during recovery. Loneliness vs. Being Alone Loneliness is more than a lack of...
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