Mental Health – StepHouse Recovery https://www.stephouserecovery.com Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:21:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.2 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-SHR_Brand_Mark_512X512-32x32.png Mental Health – StepHouse Recovery https://www.stephouserecovery.com 32 32 Dual Diagnosis and Treatment https://www.stephouserecovery.com/dual-diagnosis/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:12:47 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=60697 What is Dual Diagnosis? The theory of mental illness causing addictive behavior has been around for about twenty years Many suffering from PTSD may lead to self-medicate to escape flash backs. Someone that has body image issues and develops an eating disorder may also use drugs such as amphetamines to Read more…

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]]> Spirituality in the road to recovery https://www.stephouserecovery.com/spirituality-in-the-road-to-recovery/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:16:00 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=60688 Many people assume religion and spirituality are one in the same, but in reality are completely different. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, religion is defined as “the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship” and spirituality is defined as “the Read more…

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]]> How To Avoid Relapse During The Holidays https://www.stephouserecovery.com/how-to-avoid-relapse-during-the-holidays/ https://www.stephouserecovery.com/how-to-avoid-relapse-during-the-holidays/#respond Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:22:42 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=60652 Introduction Many people let themselves slide into unhealthy habits during the holidays. That’s one reason why we set New Year’s resolutions but, for some, the issue isn’t eating too many sweets, though. During the overwhelming holiday season, it’s easy for those with substance abuse disorders to struggle with staying sober. Read more…

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]]> Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal https://www.stephouserecovery.com/symptoms-of-alcohol-withdrawal/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:39:07 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=60518 Alcoholism is an isolating condition where alcohol is often abused in private. According to WebMD, nearly 33 percent of people with depression also have struggled with alcohol.1 During the process of seeking help, it is common to have concerns about the detox process and to wonder how you will feel Read more…

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]]> How COVID-19 has impacted Addicts in Recovery https://www.stephouserecovery.com/how-covid-19-has-impacted-addicts-in-recovery-2/ https://www.stephouserecovery.com/how-covid-19-has-impacted-addicts-in-recovery-2/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2020 15:51:16 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=60477 As the coronavirus pandemic continues, shut down orders remain intact due to safety concerns. This is leaving millions of people unemployed and isolated from their family and friends. While many people are left with feelings of anxiety, the pandemic is targeting addicts in recovery the hardest. For many, treatment and social support Read more…

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]]> https://www.stephouserecovery.com/how-covid-19-has-impacted-addicts-in-recovery-2/feed/ 0 Complete Guide whether if Detox or Rehab is right for you! (infographics included) https://www.stephouserecovery.com/complete-guide-whether-if-detox-or-rehab-is-right-for-you/ https://www.stephouserecovery.com/complete-guide-whether-if-detox-or-rehab-is-right-for-you/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:07:17 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=59055  When somebody takes the right step towards addiction recovery, they are wondering where to take that first step when seeking professional help. With so many programs out there it can be challenging to decide which treatment program to start. Some thoughts which going through the minds of those hoping to Read more…

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]]> https://www.stephouserecovery.com/complete-guide-whether-if-detox-or-rehab-is-right-for-you/feed/ 17 5 Simple Steps for Managing Stress https://www.stephouserecovery.com/5-simple-steps-for-managing-stress/ https://www.stephouserecovery.com/5-simple-steps-for-managing-stress/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:49:21 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=54669 Managing stress is an everyday issue. Sometimes it’s as easy as taking a short walk or finding time to sit down and relax. But if you suffer from addiction, stress can trigger urges or, worse, a relapse. How you handle the stress in your life makes a critical difference in Read more…

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]]> https://www.stephouserecovery.com/5-simple-steps-for-managing-stress/feed/ 7 September 10, 2018: National Suicide Prevention Day https://www.stephouserecovery.com/5-steps-to-prevent-suicide/ https://www.stephouserecovery.com/5-steps-to-prevent-suicide/#respond Mon, 10 Sep 2018 22:52:58 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=54518 5 Steps to Prevent Suicide Suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Since 2006, the rate of suicide has been increasing by as much as 21% for men and 50% for women. In 2016, there was approximately one death from suicide every 12 Read more…

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]]> https://www.stephouserecovery.com/5-steps-to-prevent-suicide/feed/ 0 Addiction Treatment Is Misunderstood and Undertreated https://www.stephouserecovery.com/addiction-treatment-misunderstood-undertreated/ https://www.stephouserecovery.com/addiction-treatment-misunderstood-undertreated/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:27:45 +0000 https://www.stephouserecovery.com/?p=8521 In 1967 William H. Stewart, our nations surgeon general at the time, issued a report about smoking. This started decades of efforts that lead to the reduction of smoking in the U.S. – from 42 percent of the population to the current rate of 17 percent. This past November, the Read more…

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