Addiction at the Top: Struggling as a CEO
As the CEO of a company, you’re supposed to have all the answers, or at least know the people with the answers. You’re the head honcho, the leader of the pack, and if you’re a [...]
Why Rehab is Not a Vacation
Many treatment centers for addiction are in beautiful places and are filled with a list of amenties that could rival a resort. From tennis courts to great food to art therapy and yoga, it can [...]
Why Kayaking is a Good Hobby in Addiction Recovery
One of the best things you can do for yourself as you step out of treatment into sobriety and a healthy life is look for hobbies or activities that keep you active, busy and get [...]
Why is Positivity so Important for Successful Treatment?
The attitude with which you approach problems or situations in your life almost always has an effect on the outcome of that situation. If you go into a job interview feeling down about your chances, [...]
Should Loved Ones be Getting Massages While They’re in Treatment for Addiction?
A common concern many families face when their loved one enters addiction treatment is whether or not enough emphasis is being placed on the actual treatment. Family members may envision the treatment facility almost like [...]
The Benefits of a Balanced Treatment Plan
No two people struggle with addiction in the same way, and it makes sense that no two ways of treating addiction are the same either. Some people may require more medical care during their addiction [...]
What are the Benefits of Gender Specific Treatment?
One of the many options to consider when selecting a treatment facility is whether or not a gender-specific treatment is right for you. Addiction affects both men and women, but each gender may not benefit [...]
What are the Benefits of Regular Exercise for Recovery?
When you’ve achieved sobriety and you’re living a clean life, every day sober is a victory to be celebrated. A key part of maintaining your sobriety is to develop good, healthy habits that set you [...]
What Trauma do Men Face?
Even in today’s society, when many treat men and women equally, men are often seen as the stronger sex. Men aren’t supposed to have emotions, or feelings, or be affected by things in certain opinions, [...]
Benefits of Taking Time for Treatment
When you make the decision to get help for a drug or alcohol addiction, there can be a feeling of frustration as you learn that treatment isn’t an overnight fix for addiction. Most treatment plans [...]