Tips for Safely Quitting Alcohol and Staying Sober

Tips for Safely Quitting Alcohol and Staying Sober

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Excessive alcohol use can lead to harmful mental and physical changes in your body. Over time, the alcohol takes control of your brain’s normal functions and creates a physical dependency. When you drink alcohol, neurotransmitters release dopamine, which is why…

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The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts

The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Blackouts were once associated with alcoholism but can happen when a person drinks a lot of alcohol too fast. Blackouts cause long-term damage. High levels of alcohol impair the part of the brain that forms new memories. A blackout is…

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Creating A Healthy Support System For Recovery

Creating A Healthy Support System for Addiction Recovery

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

During the treatment process, many avenues for support are available right within the treatment grounds. Learning to create a support system outside of treatment is important for transitioning into after care and independence. Family Not everyone who comes to treatment…

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Addiction therapy life after addiction

Life After Drug Addiction

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Drug addiction is something that has been devastating people’s lives for many years. No matter how a person stumbles across drug abuse, it has an impact on their lives. Someone who has gone through an addiction and managed to obtain…

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Man playing guitar for therapy

How Art and Music Can Help in Addiction Therapy

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

There’s something beautiful and magical about music. Almost everyone in the world has their own music taste, and they cling to different sounds and artists. It’s a universally sound entity that brings almost everyone together no matter the circumstance. What…

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College Student with Adderall addiction

What Are the Dangers of Adderall?

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Adderall has been misunderstood by many people, especially college students. Adderall is a prescription stimulant for people who are struggling with narcolepsy and ADHD. It gives you focus when you need it, but it can be abused by those who…

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Woman dealing with anxiety and addiction

Where Does Anxiety and Stress Come From?

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

With everything going on in our lives, anxiety and stress can become a major part of our struggles. Whether you have a 9-5 job, go to school, work part-time, or are retired, anxiety and stress can sneak up on you…

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Woman reading book during quarantine

How to Cope with Your Addiction During Quarantine

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

It’s understandable what everyone is going through during lockdown and the Coronavirus Pandemic. Many people are hospitalized or staying at home. If you’re in recovery as an addict, we know it can be so difficult to keep up with staying…

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