One of the most difficult things about recovery is finding the opportunity to sit quietly and calmly, feeling at ease within the body and mind. Meditation is helpful in overcoming addiction but yoga has additional benefits. Learn three sequences that can be helpful for addiction recovery. Standing Bow Pose This pose works well for concentration Read More…
Drug related offenses can impact the future. Learn how four federal legal principles may get in the way of recovery and find a way to move beyond them. Criminal Record The American Bar Association’s Collateral Consequences Project has identified over 45,000 legal and regulatory barriers that burden people due to a criminal record. The laws Read More…
When combined with traditional psychotherapy, activities involving horses can help people suffering from a range of mental conditions and addiction. Learn how horses are helpful and ways to incorporate them into a recovery plan. Just the Facts Some fun things to discover about horses and treatment include: Horses have been involved with physical, occupational and Read More…
The news shares about the everyday destruction drugs and addiction play on families and individuals across the United States. Maybe first-hand experience has brought the reality to one’s own doorstep. Every year more than $700 billion is spent in the United States on health care, crime and lost productivity due to addictions. Learn more about Read More…
Many different options for drug rehab treatment exist, including chemical detox, residential treatment and behavioral therapy. Many individuals find equine therapy a beneficial part of drug treatment when it comes to gaining control over addiction. Find out what equine therapy is and how it helps people in recovery from addiction. What is Equine Therapy? Equine Read More…
For the first time in the history of the United States, powdered alcohol products are now on sale. The goal is to mix the powder into water which makes it seem almost like a protein shake, but with alcohol. A real concern is raised about how the alcohol will be used, including whether people will Read More…
The elderly population is growing rapidly across the United States. Many senior citizens grew up in the culture of free love and drug experimentation of the era that brought in a more acceptable view of recreational drug and alcohol use. Alcohol may be most commonly abused in the older generations and is expected to jump Read More…
Methadone is a synthetic opioid drug which was first used in World War II for treatment of pain. Today, it is prescribed for treatment of chronic pain. During the past three decades, methadone became a popular choice for treatment of addiction to other drugs like heroin, oxycodone, morphine and hydrocodone. Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is Read More…
Can Cocaine withdrawal be safe and effective? Yes, it can be. While it’s true that Cocaine withdrawal can have intense psychological effects, it is a necessary part of treating the addiction. Cocaine withdrawal occurs when the effects of the drug wear off. This can happen even after the first use because Cocaine use produces a Read More…
Heroin cravings can be some of the toughest to ignore when the calling comes. It is sharper, stronger and more intense than some people imagine. Learn the way cravings work and how it feels to experience a strong desire to use heroin. Some tips will be provided to help work past the cravings to stay Read More…
