If you’ve never heard of hypnotherapy, you may be feeling a bit apprehensive to include it as part of your addiction recovery plan. Contrary to what is shown by the media – often involving the manipulation and control over another…
Music therapy is considered one of many effective tools to be used in holistic addiction recovery. If you’ve grappled with the idea of participating in a music-based group therapy at a reputable treatment center but have felt apprehensive either due…
When it comes to addiction recovery, relapse is a feared topic because many people believe that relapse means that a person is “weak” or has “failed”. In fact, relapse is quite common, and should be considered a normal part of…
Consider looking at addiction recovery as a photograph. In this photograph, there is the main subject – you. However, there’s more than just you in the picture; there is a background, perhaps with other people surrounding you (maybe your family…
When it comes to drug use, there are a variety of side effects that may be experienced, depending on the substance. For example, alcohol often comes along with slurred speech, drowsiness, vomiting, headaches and more, while cocaine may produce feelings…
Addiction recovery isn’t meant to focus solely on treating an addiction; holistic recovery is meant to treat the mind, body, and spirit. When a person struggles with substance abuse, they may lose vital nutrients and minerals along the way that…
A 2016 study published in the journal Health Affairs brought about the term “Recovery Movement” – referring to the fact that those with mental illness and/or addiction can recover and become reintegrated into society. This concept takes into consideration many…
Thankfully, over time, technology and further research has provided us with more options now than ever before in treating a variety of addictions and mental illnesses. If one method of treatment doesn’t resonate with you, you will likely be able…
Having a loved one who is struggling with addiction is nothing short of exhausting. You want the best for them, and with it comes a deep sense of responsibility – to provide them with what they need to get through…
Drug abuse can have varying short and long-term effects on a person, depending on what type of drug was abused, for how long, and more. Short term effects may include changes to appetite, sleep patterns, heart rate, and blood pressure,…
