Early recovery is a time when our brains are healing from the damaging effects of drugs and alcohol. Just as our addiction did not develop overnight, we cannot expect to heal immediately.
It takes time for our mental health to return to normal, but there are activities we can do to speed up the healing process, says Johnny K – owner of True Life Recovery detox center in Orange County, California..
But first, it’s important to understand how addiction affects the brain as we become addicted, during active addiction, and as we begin recovery. What Does Addiction Do to the Brain? Drug and alcohol addiction affect the brain in various ways.
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