A holistic approach to addiction treatment takes a comprehensive and individualized approach to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of addiction. This approach recognizes that addiction is not just a physical dependence, but also a complex interplay...
Addiction can lead to depression, anxiety, anger problems, and other disorders that make life much more challenging to manage. People with mental health issues like these often begin self-medicating with alcohol or drugs to cope. Substance abuse...
For those in early sobriety, free time can be both a blessing and a curse. Free time in early recovery can be a blessing because you now have an opportunity to do all the things you have been wanting to for sometime now. However, this same time can also be...
For people in early recovery from addiction, finding new and interesting activities to engage in that do not involve alcohol and drugs can be a challenge. However, adding one or more sober hobbies into your new lifestyle can help strengthen your recovery and improve...
Addiction is a serious malady that impacts all parts of a person’s life. Without proper treatment, the risk of serious consequences grows. People with substance abuse issues face risks to their physical and mental health, their financial wellbeing, and the loss of...
Trying to figure out better ways to relax and meditate? Meditation and mindfulness are excellent ways to gain balance in your life and recovery and keep you mentally and emotionally healthy. However, it takes a little bit of work to achieve a good meditative state....
Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.~ Dean Karnazes Running provides many benefits to anyone interested in maintaining their good health. But, running could just be the perfect option for someone in recovery from...
Many symptoms of alcohol and drug withdrawal are the result of the toxic effects of chemicals on the brain. In the first days and weeks following the removal of drugs and alcohol from the boyd, individuals may experience what is known as acute withdrawal symptoms,...
While the use of drugs and alcohol among veterans is a known issue, substance abuse among active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces is itself a significant problem. This article will discuss only substance abuse by active-duty military personnel, the...