There are a multitude of ways that addiction affects us – and even in recovery, we still need time for our mind, body and spirit to heal. There are number of reasons why individuals struggle with anxiety in addiction recovery… Read More ›
Category: Alternative Treatment
How Massage Therapy Intertwines with Addiction Recovery: Your Complete Guide
Addiction takes such a heavy toll on the mind, body and spirit. Substances wreak havoc on our immune system – we lose sleep, we miss out on essential vitamins and nutrients that support healthy functioning, and more – and this… Read More ›
These Relaxation Techniques Will Help You Relieve Pain
It’s been estimated that around 20.4% of Americans (50 million people) struggle with chronic pain each year. Disease is often the underlying cause of chronic pain, but other instances may be from genetics, injury and accident, etc. If you’ve been… Read More ›
Music Therapy: Impacting Addiction Recovery in a Positive Way
The music we listen to says a lot about our likes and interests, our personality, our perceptions on life and also how we feel. There are a number of reasons why we may play certain songs or keep the station… Read More ›
5 Benefits of Massage Therapy For Those in Recovery
As the body heals from the damage caused from substance abuse, it’s common that many people in addiction recovery feel aches and pains. Withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety and discomfort may arise for awhile – but even after… Read More ›
Defining Holistic Recovery: Everything You Need to Know
Recovery is a time when we can take a step back and focus on our health. Before recovery, you may have struggled greatly substance abuse and/or mental illness, leaving you with little room to lead the life you’ve always wanted.… Read More ›
Why Meditation Is So Hard (And What You Can Do About It)
Meditation is one of the most effective holistic approaches out there – and despite the many, many benefits of implementing it into your daily life, you may find that it’s incredibly hard to do. Perhaps you’ve tried sitting down and… Read More ›
The Advantages of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Not everyone who seeks out treatment feels completely ready for it – and in many instances, it’s normal to feel apprehensive about the entire process. Addiction recovery tends to be one of the biggest accomplishments of a person’s life because… Read More ›
Combining Holistic and Traditional Approaches to Treatment
Addiction recovery is such a sensitive, vulnerable process – because with so many factors at play, a person requires an integration of treatment methods personalized to fit their needs in order to achieve optimal results. Treatment centers used to focus… Read More ›
Managing a Mood Disorder in Addiction Recovery
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance explains that mood disorders are highly treatable – but until a person recognizes their symptoms and seeks help, they may find that their life becomes more and more unmanageable. Symptoms of prolonged sadness, changes… Read More ›