Holistic treatment modalities have shown time and time again to be effective alongside more traditional addiction recovery practices like therapy and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Yoga, meditation, chiropractic services and acupuncture are all forms of holistic treatment because they’re non-invasive –… Read More ›
Tag: Addiction Recovery
“Dry Drunk”: A Phase in Sobriety
Anger is a natural human emotion, and it’s not always bad; there have been many momentous occasions in which anger has propelled a person to stand up for their rights, to take action against a wrongdoing in the best way… Read More ›
Alternative Therapies: Holistic Methods of Healing
Holistic approaches to addiction recovery have become used more than ever in addiction recovery because researchers have found just how powerful these practices can be in restoring the mind, body and spirit. Addiction takes us away from the present moment… Read More ›
8 Ways You Can Practice Loving Yourself More in Recovery
There are a lot of emotional battles that we have to face in recovery, because sobriety forces us to come face to face with thoughts, feelings and events of our lives that we’ve suppressed for so long. Sometimes sobriety can… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Getting a Job While Recovering from Addiction
Addiction recovery takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and one of the hardest aspects of recovery life can be re-integrating into society. After having spent months in a rehabilitation center, it’s time to get back into the swing… Read More ›
Why We Tend to Avoid Stressful Situations Rather Than Face Them
One of the most challenging yet worthwhile components of addiction recovery is learning about how we tend to cope with stressful situations and finding ways to apply healthier stress responses to them. For many in addiction recovery, stress is something… Read More ›
The 3 Worst Coping Mechanisms We Tend to Use and What to Replace Them With
Even if we’ve been taught the healthiest ways to handle distressing situations, all the lessons we’ve learned can go out in an instant the minute we’re having a bad day. Our blood temperature rises, our face gets hot, we become… Read More ›
Why Stretching Every Day Can Boost Your Mental, Physical and Spiritual Health
As you’re getting your body prepared to be in the best shape possible, you’ll have to take on new habits that support your mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Recovery isn’t just about treating the addiction itself – it’s about restoring… Read More ›
3 Common Mistakes People in Recovery Make When It Comes to Their Health
Recovery is a difficult road to process without proper support. In addition to this, “we don’t know what we don’t know” – and without having the knowledge to understand what type of questions we need to be asking in treatment,… Read More ›
How Valentine’s Day Can Trigger Relapse for Those in Addiction Recovery
Around this time of year, Valentine’s Day can be triggering for those in addiction recovery. Billboards depict champagne and large gatherings, while television shows and commercials begin highlighting romance. For a person who is focusing on themselves and their sobriety,… Read More ›