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About Angus Whyte

Angus is a writer from Atlanta, GA, who writes about behavioral health, substance use disorders and addiction treatment, and mindfulness practices like yoga, tai chi, and meditation.

Wednesday, April 27th, 2022

Recovery and Exercise: You Always Feel Better

What is the link between addiction recovery and exercise? Not long ago, on their first day of treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), one of our clients told us...
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2022

Functional Changes of the Brain in the Disordered Use of Alcohol and Substances

The disordered use of alcohol or substances causes functional changes in the brain. Addiction is a disease. It’s not a choice. It has nothing to do with concepts like...
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Saturday, February 26th, 2022

Mindfulness and Recovery: Theory and Mechanisms

Mindfulness is an effective, practical, and evidence-based model of treatment for substance use and addiction disorders.
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Thursday, February 24th, 2022

The Attitude of Gratitude

How can people in recovery recognize and celebrate National Gratitude Month?
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Recovery Tips: Five Quick Ways to Beat Stress

The core philosophy behind successful stress management is creating a strong foundation of positive routines for your mind and body.
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Monday, February 21st, 2022

Drinking Problems Among the Elderly: Senior Adults and Binge Drinking

Some senior citizens may be long-term binge drinkers while others don't start drinking heavily until later in life.
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

Excess Alcohol Use Post-COVID: The Next Public Health Crisis?

Increase In Anxiety and Depression Linked to Increased Problem Drinking Should we be concerned about an increase in alcohol use post-COVID? In a letter published in the Journal of...
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

How Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Help People in Addiction Treatment?

A diverse array of therapeutic options exist for the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders. One option is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of therapy developed by...
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Monday, February 14th, 2022

Opioid Addiction: Facts, Figures, and Treatment

Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid addiction or opioid use disorder and about the most effective treatment programs for opioid abuse.
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Saturday, February 12th, 2022

Isolation and Increased Risk of Addiction Relapse

How can social isolation and loneliness contribute to alcohol abuse, drug addiction, mental health disorders, and relapse?
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About Angus Whyte

We know how addiction feels, and we can show you how to get your life back.