Social media addiction is nothing new but it can wreak havoc in a person’s life who is in the early stages of recovery. Technology may contribute to new addictions as well. It may be hard to differentiate addiction with people who use social media more often than others. When overcoming social media addiction, it helps Read More…
Holistic treatments may be considered a fad but treating the mind, body and spirit is preferable to taking parts and trying to treat each individually. People with addiction and alcoholism requires a level of healing and self care that is important to recovery. Learn more about new age treatments including what works well and what Read More…
Vitamin therapy is one way people in recovery are taking ownership of health and wellness. Malnutrition is a common side effect among people who struggle with alcoholism and substances. Substance users suffer at a greater rate due to decreased food ingestion and in some cases impaired metabolism and absorption processes. It may lead to vitamin Read More…
Loneliness is dangerous for people who are sober but early sobriety can be particularly challenging. It is essential an individual begins forming friendships in a network of clean, sober friends who can help abate the lonely feelings but also provide a source of support and advice. Need for New Friends One of the challenges of Read More…
Some health and fitness trends are amazing for what it provides the body and soul. Others can do more harm than good. It all depends on a person’s goals and aspirations. Some strategies may seem healthy up front or are okay in small amounts but used in excess may net negative gains and actually do Read More…
Giving up social media and being online may seem like a difficult decision while in recovery, but it can also be good in many ways. Learn some of the benefits to giving up social media while in recovery from addiction. Letting Go The first step to giving up a social media presence is to let Read More…
Finding a pathway in recovery that works can be tricky. Everyone has their own unique experiences and things that are brought to the table. Spiritual growth, for example, is one way to finding a path in recovery but requires experimentation with different ways of viewing the world. Spiritual growth can come from attending AA meetings Read More…
Studying in college seems to be the last thing on students minds as athletics, sorority or fraternity gatherings and summer internships fill the days quickly, leaving less time to study. Chaotic lives lend to some challenging issues for many college students. Study drugs, also known as ‘smart drugs’ are prescribed generally for ADD or ADHD Read More…
People who use marijuana believe frequent use can help aid in sleep but the perception is being challenged by recent studies which look at the reality of sleep patterns for users of marijuana. Learn more about whether this is true and the ramifications. Sleep Studies The Journal of Addictive Diseases, coauthored by Michael Stein, found Read More…
Xanax is usually prescribed to treat general anxiety and panic disorders, as well as anxiety brought on by depression. The way the drug reduces anxiety is by slowing the flow of chemicals to the brain that may have become unbalanced. Yes, it is possible to overdose on Xanax, however it is very difficult to do so. Read More…
