If you believe that the world could do with more kindness, there’s a way you can promote it. While World Kindness Day Nov 13th is a great place to start being kinder and more positive, consider it a jumping off point. Start there and continue to promote good feelings. What is this day about, and…
Have you heard of National Depression Screening Day 2018? For the past 20 years, this annual event has included programs for the education of the public regarding depression. The goal of the “holiday” is that of a world where mental health is understood and treated as fully as physical health. Reaching this goal would mean…
People don’t talk enough about mental health. For many of them, mental conditions are a taboo subject that they would just rather ignore. However, ignoring these problems doesn’t make them go away. Thankfully, World Mental Health Day 2018 aims to change all of that. What Is World Mental Health Day? World Mental Health Day focuses…
Addiction is a disease that takes possession of your body, mind, and spirit. Therefore, if you want to have a successful recovery, it’s essential that you take all aspects into consideration. Exactly what is sound healing therapy, and how can it be used to calm the three-headed monster of addiction? What is Sound Healing Therapy?…
Most people know that addiction to drugs and alcohol affects the body, causing brain changes and other health problems over time. However, did you realize that substance abuse disorders also cause marked modifications in the way a person thinks, behaves, feels and copes with the stresses of daily life? That is why participating in a…
When people search for addiction treatment, they have a lot of options. In most cases, however, these options fit into Eastern or Western medicine. While most of them are familiar with Western medicine, they often know very little about Eastern medicine. Let’s take a look at how Eastern medicine therapy can help addiction recovery. What’s…
Detoxing is an important part of addiction recovery programs. In fact, proper detox sets the groundwork for the rehab that follows. The best detox programs aim to treat the whole person. Below are a few reasons why detox therapies focus on holistic therapies What Is Holistic Therapy? To choose a treatment facility that focuses on…
Detoxification is the first step on the road to recovery. Completing this program lets you break a physiological addiction to drugs or alcohol. Do you know how luxury detox helps with recovery? Here are the details. The Misconception of What Luxury Actually Means When you talk to people about luxury detox, many have misconceptions. They…
It took me well into my first year of sobriety to figure out sobriety is so much more than just quitting drugs and alcohol. Sobriety isn’t just a total revamp of your life, it’s a progression of your soul, and a way into your mind. Sobriety is living awake and doing all the things you…
I believe the hardest part about getting sober is the decision to know when. If you’re anything like I was, you’ve gone over this question thousands of times in your mind, when is enough, enough? When is your drinking not normal anymore? How many times can you sweep what happened under the rug? How much…