A core tenet of many exercise professionals and coaches is that people should feel better after they exercise, whether they’re just enjoying a walk in the park or playing sports. But at the crossroad where competitive sports becomes a high-stakes affair, with millions and sometimes billions of
The Pain Paradox in Sports – The Dangers of Toradol
3 Tips to Starting and Maintaining an Exercise Program
Many people who are struggle with an addiction find that maintaining an exercise program helps them stave off the cravings to use drugs or alcohol, and research shows that this effect isn’t simply a placebo. In fact, people typically experience a physiological reward from the brain after exercise in
5 Tips for a Sober Summer
While this year has seen an unseasonably wet and cold winter season across the country, summer is fast approaching, and that means outdoor patios, barbecues and even vacations to exotic locales. For people who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions, maintaining a sober summer can seem like a
How Your Body Responds to Quitting Alcohol
Between the up and coming brewery scene, champagne toasts and happy hour specials, it’s undeniable that alcohol plays a large role in society. While moderate levels of alcohol can have some health benefits, for many people, alcohol can be the number one factor of destruction in their lives.
The Prescription Opioid and Heroin Overdoses Orange County Residents Fear
(File photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG) This is from an article from the Orange County Register on March 10, 2017. Accidental overdoses from prescription opioids such as Vicodin and Oxycontin soared 20 percent last year, according to my review of thousands of Orange County
Caregivers Risk Themselves and Others When Nursing Addiction
For caregivers, depression and caregiving are deeply linked. A family caregiver, sometimes called an informal caregiver, is an unpaid individual who assists another individual with carrying out their daily activities and/or medical tasks and treatments. The stress and demands placed on these
5 Theatrical Productions About Mental Illness or Addiction
Theater has a long-standing tradition of getting to the heart of matters that affect human behavior, actions, and relationships. As addiction and mental illness grip the lives of so many people worldwide, there have been a wide variety of award-winning plays and musicals that portray people who
When You Can’t Pass the Bar: Addiction in the Legal Profession
The legal profession often requires people to deal with piles of documents to review, short deadlines, and high stakes court appearances, which can leave many attorneys stressed out and looking for ways to unwind. This stressful environment makes substance abuse in the legal profession a common
Adventure Program February 2017
Despite popular belief, there are many options for addiction treatment and therapy besides psychotherapy. In fact, many professionals recommend that people in recovery participate in some form of alternate therapy. One of the most popular is adventure therapy. Learn about Morningside Recovery and
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