People in recovery can experience challenges the first few months of recovery or years later. Wide spectrums of emotions should be expected as sobriety opens up a whole new world of possibilities for renewal and growth. A large part of this is learning to build positive, health relationships. Repairing old ones and establishing new ones Read More…
Club drugs gained popularity in night clubs and dance parties across cities but are now becoming more mainstream. Club drugs such as ecstasy, ketamine, LSD, GHB, Rohypnol and methamphetamine are increasing in presence outside of clubs into the community. Learn more about club drugs and common effects on the brain and body. Consequences Research has Read More…
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is one of the best alternative therapies to consider in recovery from addiction. It requires no equipment except one’s own body as it literally taps into a person’s psychological and metaphysical body to begin creating changes for the better. Learning how to “tap” into this therapeutic approach can provide myriad benefits. Read More…
Some popular quick fixes exist where plenty of people promise to quit drinking but find it difficult when the fixes do not work. Promising results do not follow even after many attempts. Take a look at pros and cons of some quick fixes for alcohol addiction and learn how to approach a resolution for addiction Read More…
Exercise is a key to weight loss, in spite of what many people think about dietary changes. Everything should be taken in consideration of a bigger whole, not just piecemeal. Exercise can have many health benefits but it starts with a healthy lifestyle. Diseases Researchers have found when looking at the effects of exercise on Read More…
Withdrawal from alcohol is tricky and best managed under medical supervision. Safe detox should focus on only one thing: medically supervised detox in a licensed center. Learn more about why going off alcohol cold turkey can be dangerous and is not advised. Second Thoughts Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant which is rapidly absorbed Read More…
When warm days of springs come along people are more motivated to eat healthy, however healthy eating can (and should) be done on a consistent basis throughout the year to help increase metabolism. Learn about foods that will help give metabolism an extra boost. Citrus Fruits Foods like oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes contain Vitamin Read More…
Opioids are a very real and dangerous phenomenon which is growing steadily. It is difficult to listen to news without hearing reports of the epidemic hitting towns across the country. Prescription painkillers are one of the most widely prescribed classes of drugs in the world and are also found on the street. In 2014, tens Read More…
People typically want to have a quick and simple remedy for how to make it in recovery. Easy, painless solutions to help overcome anxieties and fears are the norm but is not necessarily true. It does not mean effective solutions are not on the horizon. Learn some tips for sticking to goals when things Read More…
Sobriety can really be a kick in the pants. Not only is the safety net of drugs or alcohol taken away but the veil is lifted and a person gets to see what lies underneath, perhaps for what feels like the very first time. It can be jarring and quite disconcerting to face it all Read More…
