Adaptive myelination adds a new layer to how our brains learn from experience. Even after such a protracted developmental period, special cells in the brain called oligodendrocytes continue to generate new myelin in some brain regions. In adaptive myelination, more active brain circuits gain more myelin — the fatty insulation that allows[…]

It was filed after new California legislation created a legal window for survivors of child sexual abuse to come forward with years-old allegations. Julia Misley (formerly Julia Holcomb) alleges Tyler started abusing her in the 1970s when she was 16. In other news, the band recently sponsored a pair of[…]

Since they did not allow themselves small rewards during the work, the only reward that will suffice at the end is a big reward, which in the past has meant using. Addicts must lie about getting their drug, hiding the drug, denying the consequences, and planning their next relapse. Clinical[…]

Like Sober Grid, Loosid has a community feature (think MeetUp for people in recovery) organized around topics and interests. You may find that you connect well with people in your sober life that you wouldn’t have considered when you drank. Try not to prejudice people with preconceived notions of who[…]

In addition, the WIRquality of life measure is based on a single question; future studies could useinstruments that detail various aspects of mental and physical functioning. WIR is alsocross-sectional by design, though it did include questions about lifetime drug and alcoholuse. Finally, the WIR survey did not ask about preferential[…]

Sharing recovery stories has a healing power, especially in Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s a great tool for teaching, entertaining and healing, connecting the recovery community. It gives individuals support on their sobriety journey and helps break the feeling of being alone. How can storytelling through blog posts help rehab centers effectively[…]

The services, rent, rules and living conditions at sober living homes vary from place to place. Some homes are part of a behavioral health care system where residents live next to a rehab clinic, participate in outpatient therapy and have access to the clinic’s recreational activities. While completing a substance[…]

If one has already relapsed in the past, it is essential to write down the list of triggers that led to recidivism. Also, a list of personalized and generalized warning signs before a potential slip-up is helpful. This may include things such as how one felt before relapsing, activities, warning[…]

In small doses narcotics have medical uses that include relieving severe pain and inducing sleep. However, narcotic overdose is a medical emergency and can lead to respiratory depression and even death. Tell your teen that you’re disappointed and enforce the consequences that you’ve established — such as quitting the team.[…]

Activities can encourage discussion when members may be reluctant or unsure of how to contribute to the conversation. Lastly, substance abuse group activities can provide group leaders with an opportunity to provide psychoeducation in an interactive way that members respond to. Thanks for reading this resource on 58 Substance Abuse[…]