Have you ever felt as though your brain just wasn't working as well as it normally does? Maybe you kept making simple mistakes while working, struggled to recall things, or simply couldn't take in any new information. This condition, brain fog, affects everyone at some point, but is particularly common in times of ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
What’s the Connection Between Alcoholism and Gut Health?
Today many people are interested in improving gut health, having learned that the gut or digestive system impacts physical and mental wellness also. As a result, the desire to eat better and find products that can help the gut work optimally continues to grow. Numerous products are available to help heal gut issues, ... Read More
How “Neuroplasticity” Works in Addiction Recovery
The term “neuroplasticity” is often used to describe the brain’s remarkable ability to learn, heal, and recover in the aftermath of traumatic injuries like drug addiction. Today, thanks to innovations in brain health, this natural and innate capacity for regeneration can be optimized to achieve a faster, more ... Read More
Anosognosia: Denial and Mental Illness
People who seem unaware that they're suffering a disabling medical condition may have anosognosia, a severe form of denial that can be physiological or psychological in nature. Originally, this term usually referred to someone who, because of damage to the parietal lobe of their brain, couldn't process that they were ... Read More
What GABA Is and How It Affects Your Mental Health
GABA ("gamma-aminobutyric acid") is a naturally occurring amino acid that operates as a chemical messenger in the brain. Chemical messengers in the brain, or "neurotransmitters," carry messages between cells in the brain. GABA is known as an "inhibitory" neurotransmitter, because it blocks certain brain signals, ... Read More
A Step-by-Step Guide for Starting Over After Rehab
Addiction can disrupt virtually every aspect of an individual's life, from their financial stability to their interpersonal relationships. After completing rehab, they may feel overwhelmed by the changes they need to make. Change is an essential aspect of sobriety—not just ending the cycle of addiction itself, but ... Read More
What to Do if Your Family Wants to Force You into Rehab
"You can't force me to go to rehab!" Every day, people are confronted by family members and well-meaning friends who are desperately worried about their drug or alcohol use. If you're wondering, "Can I be forced to go to rehab?," the answer is "yes, in certain circumstances." Here is one example: If a person's drug ... Read More
Recovery Insights from Judaism
Many people in long-term recovery from substance abuse and addiction have attributed their success to an active spiritual and/or religious life. For example, they might be heavily involved in a local church, mosque, or synagogue, where they've found spiritual support, an outlet for service, and/or a sense of belonging. ... Read More
