Health and Wellness information for those in recovery from addiction.
If you have a family member or a friend who has a dual diagnosis, it can be challenging to know what you can do to help. Many people don’t know what dual diagnoses are, let alone the kind of treatment they require. A dual diagnosis needs specialized medical attention. The more informed you become about … Read more
Have you ever experienced the peaceful and renewing power of immersing yourself in nature? Do you know that nature has healing powers that can benefit people who are recovering from substance use disorder (SUD)? Experts call it nature therapy or ecotherapy, a way of connecting individuals to a bigger scope of the natural environment. This … Read more
You probably have heard a lot about the 12-Step groups that many people use to achieve and maintain sobriety from alcohol and drugs but you might not know much about them. Do you know why they are considered a highly effective approach to support recovery? Who invented the program? How do they work? These are … Read more
People who struggle with substance abuse disorder (SUD) may know very well about the prevalence of stigma in society that comes with addiction. People tend to use negative language when referring to people with SUD. Many times, family members and friends also succumb to judgments and assume that addiction has mostly to do with moral … Read more
What do you envision addiction recovery to be like? You may have been told that it involves a lot of hard work. While hard work is part of the process, did you know that recovery can also be fun? You can be exposed to a fun-loving lifestyle which is beneficial to your mental health. A … Read more
Is your substance addiction related to past traumatic experiences? Did you know that trauma-informed care can grant you higher chances of full recovery? In the field of addiction recovery, the trauma-informed approach has been proven highly effective to all age groups. Many treatment centers are using the principles of trauma-informed care to support recovering individuals. … Read more
Have you heard of the term “holistic treatment” in addiction recovery? Holistic healing is an approach that considers the needs of the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Holistic treatment tends to utilize traditional methods in conjunction with more unconventional ways of treating people with addiction. These supplementary tools can help prevent relapse and related … Read more
For adolescents and young adults seeking treatment for substance addiction, gender-specific programs might provide a higher level of care than traditional treatment approaches. What exactly does gender-specific treatment entail? How can it impact a young person’s recovery? Who Needs Gender-Specific Treatment for Addiction? For a long time, medical research about substance addiction has focused on … Read more
Do you believe in the power of positivity? For people who are going through addiction recovery, a positive outlook on life can go a long way. What makes recovery sustainable is one’s motivation, and positive thinking can become the fuel to renew motivation. Positivity goes beyond this to include gratitude, hope, humility, and resilience when … Read more
When was the last time you had good, restful sleep at night? Substance addiction can disrupt your natural sleep patterns. Entering detox treatment may add more emotional and physical exhaustion induced by withdrawal symptoms that further impact your sleep. Although this seems like a difficult transition, you will learn how to adjust sleep patterns. Regular … Read more
