Dr. Carlos Satulovsky, Author at Principles Recovery Center

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How To Decide If A Dual-Diagnosis Program Is For You

Addiction Treatment / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Dual Diagnoses Aren't New The term “dual diagnosis” is a relatively (20 years old) new term in the mental health field. It's used to describe the combination of a mental disorder with an addiction. For example, it's not uncommon to find a person suffering depression who is hooked on drugs or alcohol. Varied Disorders Are [...]

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How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

Alcoholism / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Alcohol affects many different organs within the body and can be harmful to the body on many levels if consumed heavily on an ongoing basis. But when it comes time to detox the body of alcohol, it’s not always a simple endeavor.

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Healthy Coping Skills For Addiction

Recovery from Addiction / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Coping mechanisms play a crucial role in how individuals respond to stressors and difficulties in their lives. These strategies can range from healthy and adaptive to maladaptive and harmful, depending on the individual and the context in which they are used. When coping mechanisms are unhealthy or ineffective, they can lead to addiction or exacerbate

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The Importance of Self-Care For Recovering Addicts

Mental Health & Addiction / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Addiction shakes you to the core, grabs hold of your life, and engulfs it completely. The pursuit of drugs and alcohol shifts to become your absolute priority and everything else falls by the wayside, leaving destruction in the wake. Substance abuse wreaks havoc on your mind and body, destroying relationships and leveling aspirations. It’s the

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Does Alcohol Addiction Run in Families?

Alcoholism / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Alcohol addiction is a complex issue that affects many individuals and their families. One question that often arises is whether alcohol addiction runs in families due to genetic predisposition.

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All I Want for Christmas is to Be Sober

Recovery from Addiction / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Remaining sober can be especially hard during the holidays. Family gatherings, holiday parties, and other social occasions can be very difficult for someone who is in early recovery. Thoughts of past holiday occasions often bring up memories of celebratory drinking, drugs, or social Anxiety. Although it can be very hard to get used to the idea of

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Why is Family Therapy So Important to My Recovery?

Family Recovery / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Battling substance abuse and addiction is a struggle that is extremely difficult to face on your own. Entering a drug or alcohol treatment center is the first step in the process, and we strive to include families in the treatment process as much as our client is interested in. Typically in treatment environments, patients are

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Quiz: Are You an Alcoholic?

Uncategorized / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

The following 15 questions are based on the physical, emotional, and social signs of alcoholism, with answer choices ranging from less severe to more severe. After the questions, add up your score according to the scoring range and learn your likelihood of being an alcoholic. "*" indicates required fields Questions1. How often do you consume

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How to Survive Your First 30 Days of Sobriety

Recovery from Addiction / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

The first 30 days of sobriety can be hard. While your physical state may be feeling better since you've completed the detoxification process, it can be challenging for your mental state. It may be intimidating to imagine a sober life, and exiting a treatment program may feel like the end of the journey. But in

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What are the Long-Term Effects of Anxiety on the Body?

Uncategorized / Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s normal to experience anxiety in certain situations. But when anxiety interferes with daily life, it can have long-term effects on both physical and mental health. It can also affect a person’s likelihood of developing addiction, which can complicate a person’s efforts

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Author name: Dr. Carlos Satulovsky

How To Decide If A Dual-Diagnosis Program Is For You

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

Healthy Coping Skills For Addiction

The Importance of Self-Care For Recovering Addicts

Does Alcohol Addiction Run in Families?

All I Want for Christmas is to Be Sober

Why is Family Therapy So Important to My Recovery?

Quiz: Are You an Alcoholic?

How to Survive Your First 30 Days of Sobriety

What are the Long-Term Effects of Anxiety on the Body?

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