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The Link Between ADHD and Substance Abuse

Studies have shown that teenagers with ADHD are more likely than the general population to start abusing drugs and alcohol. The effects of substances like weed, alcohol and nicotine can make teens feel calm and give them a break from their ADHD symptoms like racing thoughts and hyperactivity. When ADHD symptoms make sitting still, controlling impulsivity, and concentrating difficult, using drugs makes teens feel great.

Ameet Braich October 11, 2024

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing

Five Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Trauma Recovery

A few years ago, after finally breaking free from an abusive relationship where I experienced years of trauma accompanied by crippling depression and anxiety, I

Ameet Braich September 30, 2024

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Understanding and Healing Generational Trauma

Generational trauma is the psychological and emotional load passed down by descendants who have experienced significant trauma. This trauma might have originated from a variety of sources, including war, systemic oppression, slavery, genocide, child abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and drug addiction, and neglect.

Don Lavender August 26, 2024

Addiction

Which Attachment Styles Are More Prone to Addiction?

Recognising your attachment style enables you to cultivate healthy relationships and address any underlying issues that may arise from your early attachment experiences, such as substance abuse and other addictive tendencies.

Don Lavender July 22, 2024

Stay Ahead of Relapse Five Warning Signs to Watch For

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Five Relapse Warning Signs to Watch For in Recovery

Recognizing the warning signs of relapse is vital for staying on the path to recovery. Addiction recovery is not simply about avoiding the pitfalls; it’s more about creating a lifestyle that supports wellness and resilience.

Ameet Braich July 9, 2024

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Camino Recovery

Five Ways to Strengthen Your Nervous System

Understanding how to strengthen your nervous system is crucial for optimum health and well-being, but how do we do this in a world full of pressures, stress, and unforeseen tragedy or crisis?

Ameet Braich May 8, 2024

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Decoding Chronic Pain and Persistent Discomfort

Pain has a way of depleting our energy, leaving us feeling miserable and robbing us of any joy and patience until our bodies begin to heal, and then life goes back to feeling the way it once did.

Ameet Braich March 21, 2024

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Camino Recovery

The Five Powerful Benefits of EMDR Therapy

Developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and experiences. The goal of EMDR is to relieve an individual’s emotional distress, helping them to reconstruct negative beliefs and introjects, as well as reduce physiological symptoms.

Ameet Braich March 14, 2024

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Camino Recovery

Happy Hormones and Their Role in Recovery

Have you ever experienced a runner’s high? Or maybe you’ve sensed a rush after seeing something beautiful and exciting? Perhaps you’ve felt a deep warmth while snuggling up with your pet. These are all examples of “happy hormones” doing their job of performing little chemical dances inside your body and making you feel good about life.

Ameet Braich February 26, 2024

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