When we drink and use substances we became numb. The goal is to shut the mind completely off and escape from our feelings. We are constantly seeking relief. For a long time, we did things that we weren’t proud of.… Read More ›
Category: Healthy Living
Finding Your Passion Through Recovery
Addiction recovery is so much more than just healing physically from addiction. The journey of sobriety provides space for people to get to know parts of themselves that may have been unrealized for years due to drinking and/or using. During… Read More ›
Teens: Exercise for Mental Health
Technology has taken over many of our kids’ lives. While they can gain a lot of information from the internet, the fact is that mobile apps, movies and more can be damaging to a teen’s mental health, especially if the… Read More ›
What Is Black and White Thinking?
When you view life, people or situations as “all or nothing”, that is known as black and white thinking. For many people, these thought patterns appear from time to time, especially when they’re feeling upset, angry, disappointed, hopeless or frustrated.… Read More ›
Why Stretching Is so Good for Your Healing Journey
Addiction recovery is a time for you to focus on getting your mind, body, and spirit in the best shape of your life. It’s not just about treating the addiction itself. Instead, it’s about restoring what was once damaged from… Read More ›
Overcoming Fears of Acupuncture for Healing
Acupuncture is an extremely common practice across the world and it offers several healing benefits. For many Americans, however, acupuncture seems like a terrifyingly painful experience. Acupuncture and other holistic practices are more mainstream in Eastern countries, like China. The… Read More ›
How Negative Emotions are Tied to Eating
Have you ever felt incredibly angry, lonely, depressed, or frustrated? Has this feeling ever occurred while you were in the middle of lunch, dinner, or when you were about to have a snack to keep you going throughout the day?… Read More ›
The Effect of the Opioid Crisis on Life Expectancy
The rapid increase in the use of prescription and non-prescription opioids in the United States is known as the opioid crisis. The epidemic was largely a result of the over-prescription of opiates, as well as insufficient risk education surrounding these… Read More ›
Nutrition in Recovery
When we’re talking about substance abuse, nutrition is rarely the focus of the conversation. A few simple drinks after work hours can easily translate into several more drinks at home every evening. Similarly, occasional drug use with friends can eventually… Read More ›
The Many Benefits of Working Out
Many Americans have begun exercising because they’re starting to realize the benefits that exercise can have on a person’s daily life and longevity. Exercise isn’t just for the typical athletic, high energy, health fanatic – in fact, practically anyone can… Read More ›