High levels of stress and uncertainty have been shown in studies to raise the likelihood of addiction. Uncertainty-related stress and anxiety are two of the most prominent risk factors for substance use disorders and recurrence. However, life is full of…
Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Addiction
Mindfulness-based treatment for addiction is a condition of mental awareness that traditionally focuses on using meditation practices for the treatment of addiction. It has become a principle element of cognitive-behavioural therapy, such as cognitive mindfulness therapy, acceptance and commitment, and…
Drinking Alcohol to Calm Anxiety Can Lead to More Anxiety
At a time when stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, you might start to think about turning to some unhealthy habits to calm yourself. For many, that could mean consuming more alcohol than normal. So many people make…
Anxiety and Alcohol: Triggers to Watch out for During Alcohol Recovery
There’s an everyday danger that a lot of people don’t discuss, and it happens to be closely linked to addiction. Anxiety and alcohol is often go hand-in-hand for people looking for anxiety relief; they use the alcohol as a form…
