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3 Myths About PTSD

In mental health, Recovery by Tree House Recovery

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that sometimes develops following a traumatic experience. It is characterized by a number of symptoms including re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive memories, flashbacks, and nightmares; emotional numbness; avoiding people, places, and things associated with … Read More

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Is Drinking Coffee OK in Recovery?

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One common stereotype of members of AA and other 12-step groups is that they drink a lot of coffee and smoke a lot of cigarettes. While studying members of a group with “Anonymous” right in the name is difficult, one … Read More

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When is it Time for a New Therapist?

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Therapy is an essential part of addiction recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than half of people seeking help for substance use disorders have a co-occurring mental health issue. [https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/common-comorbidities-substance-use-disorders/part-1-connection-between-substance-use-disorders-mental-illness] These commonly include depression, anxiety disorders, … Read More