There are many types of approaches that can be taken to addiction recovery – and the effectiveness of these approaches truly relies on what works for each person individually. Personalized, holistic treatment is about assessing an individual’s needs and getting… Read More ›
Category: Addiction
Why We Self-Sabotage Our Recovery
So many people end up squashing their own chances of success in the personal and professional lives, and for no good reason. Most of the time, they don’t even know why – no matter where you’re at in life right… Read More ›
The Extreme Dangers of Fentanyl
The opioid epidemic has sparked a lot of discussion on how we can monitor prescription drug abuse, but there has become a rise in illegal opioid use as well, and it’s even taking thousands of Americans lives. For example, the… Read More ›
The Dangers of Valium
Diazepam, otherwise known as Valium, is a benzodiazepine – a drug that sedates and depresses the central nervous system. It’s available by prescription and can help with a variety of health issues such as with spasms of the muscle, seizures,… Read More ›
Fergie and Addiction
Celebrities are often looked at by people all around the world, in magazines, the TV screen, in books and more. They have a considerable influence on how people think about themselves and life. Celebrity stories do have the power to… Read More ›
RelapseÂ
Everyone who goes through the addiction recovery process knows that it’s challenging. There is a lot involved – not just the physical detoxification component of it, but also in identifying people, places, and situations that could push someone to want… Read More ›
Residential TreatmentÂ
Despite the fact that addiction and substance abuse can take years to develop and to become severe, many people expect that recovery will be a quick fix. Nobody wants to really go through all of the pain and discomfort that… Read More ›
Lies in Recovery
Recovery is filled with ups and downs, and sometimes we may experience different mindsets for it. The beginning of recovery can be challenging because you don’t know what to expect, but even months – or years – later, recovery can… Read More ›
Children and Opioid AddictionÂ
Thousands of children across the U.S. have been shown to be affected by the opioid crisis, and in more ways than one. In addition to the many lives lost and damaged directly from opioid addiction, children are often faced with… Read More ›
Disconnect to Connect: How Decreasing Screentime Improves HealthÂ
Getting real about screentime, health, and staying present. Plus some tips about how to disconnect to connect. In a world of constant exposure to social media, we are definitely saturated with screens of all sorts. From iPhones to our laptops… Read More ›