Is childhood trauma affecting your recovery?
For many people addicted to substances, there’s an underlying trauma, and oftentimes, it stems from childhood. Many people turn to substances as a way to self-medicate childhood trauma, and this can evolve into an addiction.
Learn more on our latest blog:
https://esdetox.com/childhood-trauma-and-your-recovery/
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Ship of Fools Wharf Rat Music Festival
What is dopamine and how do you boost your levels of it?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that gives you pleasure, and substances like alcohol and drugs give you an excessive dose of it. Dopamine makes you feel good which is why many depressed people turn to substances.
One reason people relapse is because they don’t realize that dopamine is a NATURAL chemical, and you don’t need substances to feel good and stay clean.
In our blog post, read about 5 natural ways to boost your dopamine:
https://esdetox.com/5-natural-ways-to-boost-dopamine/
Your Personality Isn’t Permanent!
Contrary to the old scientific belief that your personality is fixed, we now know about something called neuroplasticity. This is the science of how the brain adapts and changes.
You have billions of neurons interacting, and they change with every new experience you have.
To learn more, check out our blog:
https://esdetox.com/your-personality-isnt-permanent/
Stop blaming others for your addiction.
Throughout your life, you may have been hurt by your parents, other family members, colleagues, or society in general. This anger can be a source of why you turn to drugs or alcohol, and the disease of addiction makes you think this is a good course of action, but this is just one of the lies it tells you.
read more on our latest blog:
https://esdetox.com/why-you-must-stop-blaming-others-for-your-addiction/
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Help spread the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.
This day also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
#helpendoverdose
#nomorestigma
#nomoreshame
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The Hansen Foundation, Inc.
October 10 at 1:45 PM ·
With October 10th marking World Mental Health Day, here are five ways that leaders can support their employees who are struggling with mental health.
Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/yxf6nnhk
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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The Hansen Foundation, Inc.
October 5 at 2:49 PM ·
Thank you to everyone who made the Ship of Fools Wharf Rats festival so successful this weekend!
Forever Grateful.
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#Community
#Friends
Being sober during the holidays can be really difficult for people in recovery.
For those in recovery, Halloween may have been a day for you to go out party hopping while in your active addiction. As you’ve realized, now that you’re sober, those with an addiction overdo it on these holidays.
The great news is that it’s still possible to have a fun, safe, and sober Halloween now that you’re in recovery.
Read more in our latest blog:
https://tinyurl.com/y469qvbh
Enlightened Cafe
22 hrs ·
Join us this Friday night at the Pitney pub for a great cause to help someone in our Enlightened Alumni community! 🙏
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News everyone! ES Detox and Enlightened Solutions Facebook pages are merging into one meaningful page where you can continue to learn, be inspired and grow.
All our posts will live on Enlightened Solutions starting the week of 11/9/20. Please follow us there if you haven't done so already.
And THANK YOU for continuing to support us in our mission to help those in recovery one person at a time, one day at a time.🙏✨
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