With teen addiction on the rise, parents should raise their children’s awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and other substances before they have the opportunity to experiment with them. For some families, the need to educate children comes from having a parent with an addiction. Education is always the first step toward prevention. As … Read more
Are you or a loved one going through recovery from substance addiction and its co-occurring mental health issues? Are you aware of the many benefits offered by art and music therapies, or creative arts therapy in general? For a long time, music and art have been used to help people recover from physical and psychological … Read more
Many people assume that the risk of relapse is highest for those who have just achieved sobriety. However, it is possible for many who have been sober for years to relapse. Substance addiction is a developmental disease that affects the brain. It is important to understand the brain science behind relapse so that even people … Read more
People recovering from substance addiction and co-occurring mental health issues are often encouraged to practice meditation because it offers many benefits for both the body and the mind. Not only does meditation help you slow down in today’s hyper-connected and fast-paced environment, but it also restores brain health. Meditation Benefits for the Brain By practicing … Read more
With the COVID-19 pandemic in the past years, winter months became more difficult for people who are in isolation and struggle with depression. Unlike common depressive episodes, seasonal patterns of depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), come and go with the seasons. This condition should not be brushed off as just “the winter … Read more
Stress comes from humans’ survival instincts and is a normal part of life. On the one hand, everyone needs to learn how to live with stress. On the other hand, it is important to learn relaxation techniques so that you do not develop chronic stress. The latter can lead to lasting harm to both the … Read more
