Yogurt is a breakfast staple or mid morning snack. Most people eat yogurt because they know it will keep their digestive system regular, due to the probiotics in it. Probiotics are healthy bacteria. The gut is full of bacterial cells which help break down food and process it. Newer research has shown that the probiotic Read More…
What do individuals who are new to recovery do in the summer, when they can’t party and drink alcohol or do drugs? There are many sober activities to keep individuals in recovery busy and enthusiastic over the summer. Going Solo Yes, summer is a time for socialization, but the individual doesn’t have to have someone Read More…
Commonly hidden mood disorders can show up in unexpected ways which is why it helps to have some tips to identify depression. Some ways it manifests are not always obvious so it helps to have a way of identifying the issue. Depression Checklist A study from Manitoba compared screening tools and found having a reliable Read More…
Mojo is not just a term used by Austin Powers in a movie. It is something people can actually have, and lose. Someone in addiction recovery may suddenly lose mojo and finds addiction knocking on the door again. When motivation is gone to stay sober, find out how to get it back. Most Common Reasons Read More…
Police officers rank highest in terms of substance abuse rates. Estimates reveal perhaps a quarter of all police officers may suffer from substance abuse disorder. It is not a surprise given the prevalence in the general population but also high-stress careers. Learn more about why police officers need addiction treatment and how to support a Read More…
A bad boss can not only ruin a person’s day but also a person’s sobriety. Most people encounter at least one, maybe more, bad bosses. Narcissism, bullying, arrogance and other traits can be just a few traits that make a person’s job and life difficult. Learn how to navigate coping with a crappy boss. Work Read More…
According to studies, individuals with a disability are at a higher risk of abusing drugs and alcohol. This is also true for individual who are deaf or hard of hearing. Why is that? Part of this phenomenon can be attributed to the stress of living with such a disability, and also that they might not Read More…
Friendships come and go but some seem like forever friendships. Until, that is, one of the group becomes sober while the rest continue partying, drinking and having a good time. Some inherent risks go along with continuing to socialize with individuals or a group of friends who are not sober. It helps to find out Read More…
Surveys show that young adults between the ages of 18 to 25 are more likely to abuse drugs, more than any other age group. It is a fact that different demographics require different approaches to addiction treatment. Young adults have their own sets of habits and psychology, therefore putting them in the same treatment program Read More…
Expressive arts therapy bridges the gap between consciousness and unconsciousness in the mind. Places that are blocked and unable to be accessed can be brought to light even when traditional talk therapy fails. Learn more about the benefits emotive art therapy can bring people who are willing to do the hard work. Getting Started Emotive Read More…
