Common Anxiety Patterns in Early Detox
Introduction Early detox is often described as one of the most emotionally intense phases of recovery—and anxiety sits at the center of that experience. When substances are removed, the brain…
ST. Common Anxiety Patterns in Early Detox
Introduction Early detox is often described as one of the most emotionally intense phases of recovery—and anxiety sits at the center of that experience. When substances are removed, the brain…
ST. Does Overthinking Make Addiction Worse?
Introduction Overthinking is often described as “thinking too much,” but in the context of addiction, it can be far more damaging than it sounds. For people struggling with substance use…
Does Overthinking Make Addiction Worse?
Introduction Overthinking is often described as “thinking too much,” but in the context of addiction, it can be far more damaging than it sounds. For people struggling with substance use…
ST. Nighttime Anxiety and the Urge to Use
Introduction: When Darkness Amplifies the Mind Nighttime can feel like an emotional amplifier. The distractions of the day fade, lights go out, and suddenly the mind turns inward. For many…
Nighttime Anxiety and the Urge to Use
Introduction: When Darkness Amplifies the Mind Nighttime can feel like an emotional amplifier. The distractions of the day fade, lights go out, and suddenly the mind turns inward. For many…
ST. Quick Ways to Reduce Anxiety During Recovery
Recovery is not only a physical journey—it is a deeply emotional and psychological one. Anxiety often shows up quietly during recovery, fueled by uncertainty, fear of relapse, changes in routine,…
Quick Ways to Reduce Anxiety During Recovery
Recovery is not only a physical journey—it is a deeply emotional and psychological one. Anxiety often shows up quietly during recovery, fueled by uncertainty, fear of relapse, changes in routine,…
ST. Chronic Stress and Substance Relapse
Introduction Recovery is not just about quitting a substance—it’s about rebuilding the mind and nervous system. One of the most underestimated threats to long-term recovery is chronic stress. Unlike sudden…
Chronic Stress and Substance Relapse
Introduction Recovery is not just about quitting a substance—it’s about rebuilding the mind and nervous system. One of the most underestimated threats to long-term recovery is chronic stress. Unlike sudden…