If you were to be told, right now, that you’re about to enter an acupuncture session, what would you envision? For many Americans, acupuncture seems like a terrifyingly painful experience. A popular practice in the Eastern world, the Western world… Read More ›
Tag: Addiction Recovery
3 Self-Care Tips You Can Use This Valentine’s Day
Self-care has been quite the buzzword lately, but it’s nonetheless important because all too often, we forget to take care of ourselves on the most basic of levels. We stress, worry, ruminate, and meanwhile forget to feed our mind and… Read More ›
3 Lies We Tend to Tell Ourselves When We’re Doubting Our Recovery
No matter what stage you’re at in recovery, it’s normal to feel a bit apprehensive at times. The beginning of recovery can be challenging because you don’t know what to expect, while even months or years into recovery can bring… Read More ›
How Can I Make The Most of an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program?
Before you embark on a specific treatment program, it’s important to make sure that the one you’ve selected fits your needs best. Intensive outpatient treatment programs are best for those who: Do not need medical detoxification Do not need 24-hour… Read More ›
Why Does My Loved One Say They Will Seek Help But Then Doesn’t?
It can be disappointing to hear a loved one say they will seek help, and then you witness no change. We want the best for our loved ones, and it becomes a stressful situation when we cannot control whether they… Read More ›
How Successful is Group Therapy?
A 2012 feature on the American Psychological Association’s (APA) states that group therapy has become more popular over the years due to the efficacy of it; more and more research is proving the benefits of group therapy. Group therapy has… Read More ›
The Good and the Bad: Everything You Need to Know About Staging an Intervention
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), interventions are a safe, often effective way to confront a loved one with an addiction. Often people with an addiction are in denial, and an intervention allows the person… Read More ›
Frances Bean Cobain’s Story with Addiction and Recovery
Addiction can affect anyone, including the children of celebrities. Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, has recently addressed a topic that she hadn’t really discussed in the past: her sobriety. The model and artist explained that… Read More ›
The Story Behind the Lyrics: Eminem’s Experience with Addiction and Recovery
Rap and hip-hop music has had a huge influence on American society, and began in the 1970’s, according to Stanford University. Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has had a prominent place in the rap and hip-hop world as he… Read More ›
Demi Lovato’s Fight With Addiction
Celebrities are often in the spotlight not just for their talent, but for the lifestyle they lead and the choices they make. Demi Lovato is no exception; in 2017, she released her documentary, “Simply Complicated” on YouTube for fans to… Read More ›