Staying sober isn’t just about willpower—it’s about rewiring habits, managing triggers, and creating a life you don’t want to escape from. Here are 5 research-supported strategies to help you thrive in recovery. 1. HALT: The Craving Killer Science: Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness (HALT) are top relapse triggers (Journal of Substance Abuse Treat ment). Action Step: Pause and […]
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The Trauma-Addiction Cycle: Why Healing One Requires Addressing Both. 65% of people in addiction treatment report childhood trauma (SAMHSA). Here’s how trauma rewires the brain—and why dual diagnosis treatment is essential. Key Sections: The Brain Connection Trauma floods the body with stress hormones, making substances a “quick fix” for numbness. Example: PTSD sufferers are 4x more likely […]