Addiction and recovery are challenging for anybody which is why support is so important. Support can come from family, friends, coworkers and community which helps an individual rise above difficult circumstances brought on by addiction. Find out why support group meetings are important in addiction recovery and how to harness the power of community. Read More…
Heroin is very addictive and can have lasting complications for individuals who have trouble quitting. Pregnancy can further complicate things for an individual with heroin addiction as the drug can have serious side effects for the baby. Find out more on experiencing complications from heroin use during pregnancy and how to get help for addiction. Read More…
Researchers of dance therapy discovered tiny infants have the ability to respond to beats in a music and match movements to sounds. Moving feels good and is hardwired in every person. Individuals with dementia may be able to respond to music and movement. Dancing helps break down barriers and provide healing on many levels. Read More…
Drug testing employees can take place but a few things should happen prior to testing. A written drug policy helps cover both employer and employee to ensure it follows federal, state and local laws and regulations. Learn about the regulations surrounding employee drug testing and how to go about doing it in the workplace. Read More…
Resentment stems from negative feelings a person cannot let go and replay in a person’s mind over and over. When a person is wronged by another, feelings of anger, sadness or disappointment may build which refuse to go away, eventually giving way to resentment. Read on to find out why resentment starts and how to Read More…
Xanax, also called alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine medication prescribed by doctors for short-term management of anxiety or sleep disorders. Xanax produces calming effects by suppressing the inhibitory receptors in the brain and central nervous system to decrease abnormal excitement in the brain which leads to anxiety. The drug has addictive properties if taken in large Read More…
Exercise and working out can be natural endorphin boosters for anybody, particularly for individuals in recovery from addiction. Endorphins are the body’s natural mood booster, sometimes going to extremes to find the next sport or activity to provide a rush. The brain and body are designed to create natural highs. Learn more about how Read More…
The responsibility lies in parent’s laps to prepare children for life. Naturally parents want the best for kids but being successful and happy are not always possible as life has its ups and downs. Parents who enable can make a situation worse for a child. Learn about what enabling is, how it begins and how Read More…
Sex addiction can refer to a range of behaviors which may be done in excess and significantly impact a person’s life in a negative way. Learn more about what constitutes sex addiction and how to identify some signs and symptoms. Porn versus Sex Addiction Porn addiction and sexual addiction are not considered the same Read More…
Addiction can strike anyone, anywhere as nobody is immune to its ravages. People from across the socioeconomic spectrum, rich and poor, homeless shelters to executive boardrooms struggle with addiction. Executive addiction treatment programs are designed to fill the needs of professionals whose lives are devastated by substance abuse. Learn more about programs for executive addiction Read More…
