Addiction recovery is more than just refraining from a substance; it takes your whole body and mind to be successful in residential treatment. Eating healthy superfoods for recovery benefits people of all ages, but when you are battling addiction, you need your body to be at its strongest. I know
Eat These Superfoods For Recovery During Addiction Treatment
9 Unfair Myths About Addicts
As an active or recovering addict, you know you put your pants on one leg at a time just like people who were never addicted to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, there is still far too much stigma directed towards the alumni community. I'd like to bring light to nine unfair myths about addicts.
15 Confidence Boosters Far Better Than Liquid Courage
We have all heard of "liquid courage", the infamous phrase to describe drinking alcohol to banish social anxieties. Many recovering alcoholics have expressed to me the concern that without alcohol, they will no longer be able to maintain their social circle or feel comfortable in the presence of
Do You Need Rehab?
Do you need rehab? Deciding whether or not you need drug addiction treatment is not an easy decision; it might be the hardest choice you ever make. It wasn't until I hit my ultimate low that I knew I needed help. My addiction had escalated into a wild animal I could no longer tame or control. It
Is Smoking Marijuana While Recovering Ok?
Is smoking marijuana while recovering ok? That is the golden question for today. Wouldn't it be nice to stop doing drugs and be free from anxiety, depression, and cravings, too? If life was that easy, then we wouldn't have addictions in the first place. Many people, whether recovering addicts or
Act Out: A Spotlight on Psychodrama Therapy
Psychodrama Therapy gives your the opportunity to explore emotional traumas, triggers and potential outcomes through acting in a group or in private. Have you ever aspired to be an actor? I think we have all drifted into such a reverie now and then, imagining we are the stars of a thrilling drama
No Butts: 7 Holistic Quit Smoking Methods
Cigarette smoking causes one in five, or 480,000, annual deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I know smoking is a tough addiction to break, but you can do it if you embrace different ways to curb both your physical and psychological cravings. Consider trying one of
Teaching Kids about Drug Abuse
Illicit drug use among adolescents has increased steadily since the early 1990s. Children and teens in today's society have easier access to alcohol, tobacco and drugs, meaning substance abuse starts even earlier in life than in past years. As adolescence is a time when many children begin
Substance Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Health
For many people across the U.S., drug and alcohol abuse is a serious problem. Substance abuse and its effects on mental health are well-known because of their impact on a person's family, work, and other relationships. Additionally, most people are aware that prolonged and/or careless use of drugs
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