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 you out of the house. There’s a tendency when people leave addiction treatment to shut themselves away at first, to prevent potential exposure to triggers [...]
Why is Inner Peace so Important to Healthy Recovery?
There’s no shortage of information about the benefits of finding your inner peace, especially when you’re struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Whether you believe in a higher power or your own spiritual beliefs, having peace come from within can make a startling difference in how you manage triggers, cravings and the adjustment to sober living. Inner peace is that [...]
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, you’ll probably not succeed. If you’re being a negative nancy when it comes to your treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol, you’re not giving [...]
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 a hotel, with higher end facilities offering a huge variety of amenities. These range from high end spa treatments to daily yoga classes, even horseback [...]
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 treatment, while others need to work on finding their ways of overcoming cravings. There’s no shortage of issues to work on when it comes to [...]
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 from the same approach to treating it. The different sexes experience addiction differently, and a facility that caters to only men or women helps to [...]
The Battle of Prescription Drugs
One of the leading causes of the opioid crisis currently gripping the U.S. is an addiction to prescription drugs. Painkillers, stimulants, even drugs to treat anxiety like Valium are all commonly abused prescription medications that can lead a person to spiral into addiction. While this is a widespread problem, there’s an equally wide variety of treatment options available, once the [...]
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 up for success, rather than failure. This includes a balanced diet and staying active, but what are really the benefits of exercising regularly when you’re [...]
Ten Signs You’re Addicted to Meth
Meth is one of the biggest problems in the United States today. Compared to other drugs, it’s relatively easy to make, and it’s far more affordable for addicts than cocaine or heroine. People are getting hooked at an alarming rate across the country, despite the fact that meth is made of extremely dangerous chemicals, like household cleaning products. It provides [...]
What Makes Heroin so Addictive?
Heroin is one of the most dangerous street drugs available today. It’s known for being a one hit hook, as in one hit is all it takes to get you addicted to the substance. Until the recent opioid crisis fueled by fentanyl, heroin led in the number of deaths due to overdose by a large margin. Many people use for [...]