Malnutrition almost always accompanies long-term substance abuse, yet most programs don’t incorporate nutrition into their treatment plans. Your body has been terribly depleted during your period of substance abuse. You need to rebuild those nutrient stores in order to heal. Face it: you haven’t been kind to your body, and it’s paying the price. When…
Pets can be a powerful part of your recovery journey. Scientific journals are full of studies that show the physical and emotional health benefits that animals provide, and there are countless personal accounts of the role animals play in treatment and other difficult times in life. Pets are not only wonderful, they’re wonderful for us…
I’ll never forget my first year of recovery. After the initial relief of waking up without a hangover wore off, I was left with me: a 32-year-old woman with not much sense of who she was, or how she ended up drowning her existence for the last 20 years. I’d never felt so lost. Early…
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…
If you think back to the first things you ever learned about addiction they probably include themes like drugs are bad, there is something wrong with you if you become addicted, and you need to hit “rock bottom” before you can ask for help and get sober. As time goes on and society progresses we…
Addiction can be a confusing, insidious, and intense experience. Most of the time when it’s happening we don’t even know we’re in the middle of it. We might spend a lot of time avoiding the topic, in denial, unsure of the reality of our current situation. One of the questions I receive the most in…
There are a lot of decisions for you to make regarding addiction rehab after detox. While public facilities are open to everyone, they might be unable to offer care right away. Private centers usually provide higher quality care. However, the cost makes it essential to find proper treatment the first time at the best drug…
Many Florida rehab centers try to persuade those suffering with addictions to sign up for help. There’s no doubt that getting help with a substance abuse problem is crucial for recovery. However, many of these facilities lack the resources to help those in early recovery. Here’s why you shouldn’t enter one of these rehab centers…
If you’re ready to overcome drug addiction, drug rehab might be the first thing that comes to mind. While there’s no doubt that rehab is an important part of the recovery process, it won’t be effective until you’re sober. Explore the importance of detox on your recovery journey. Detox Is the Only Safe Way to…