Massage therapy is gaining traction as a supplemental therapy for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. There is increasing evidence that massage therapy offers a wide range of physical and psychological benefits. Massage helps to relieve the stress and …
Fasting is an ancient practice that can be viewed as a reset button for your life. Its purpose is to cleanse the body, refresh the mind, and give you renewed motivation. In other words, fasting is a way to “start …
Could you save someone who is drowning? Can you do CPR? Do you know how to splint a broken bone, treat someone in shock, or apply a bandage? Millions of Americans have been trained to administer these first aid techniques …
In recent years, electronic cigarettes have grown in popularity, partly because it is believed that they pose less of a health risk to smokers. But are they really safe? Researchers at Penn State Medical School have uncovered evidence that these …
Life after addiction recovery looks very different from pre-rehab days—in its professional, personal, and social aspects. In some cases, clients need to pursue a totally different career field after getting clean, since their old professional life can trigger negative emotions …
When you are depressed, the warmth of the holidays leaves you feeling left out in the cold. By the time New Year’s Day comes around, the disengagement may be too much to bear. Statistics show that there is a sharp …
As much as we build up the holidays as a time of anticipation, gathering with family and friends, and experiencing the joy of generosity, it is not uncommon to feel down and depressed during this time of year. The holiday …
While other types of substance abuse continue to climb, U.S. smoking rates have dropped almost 20 percent since 2005 (with only 16.8 percent of adults lighting up during 2014). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this …
Whether you are in rehab now, or just considering it, you have realized that when you are using drugs and alcohol, you are not in control of your life; your addiction is. With this realization, you have opened the door …
As you’ve no doubt discovered, drug or alcohol recovery is a tough time for your mind and body alike. If you’re in recovery for substance addiction, you need to address nutritional needs to boost your physical health while you’re on …