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The Benefits of Yoga in Recovery
We've all at some point had yoga recommended to us, but what makes it especially beneficial for recovery? Yoga is a mindful physical activity that connects the body, breath, and mind to reduce anxiety, and perceived stress, and improve physical and...
The Benefits of Sober Living After Completing Treatment
Completing treatment is a significant step. However, leaving treatment can also leave you feeling scared for the future and returning to “normal” life without the support of treatment staff and peers. For this reason, many people graduating from a...
What Are the Benefits of an Intimate Treatment Program?
There are thousands of addiction treatment facilities across the United States. However, no one treatment center is the same. Some can treat hundreds of patients at a time across numerous facilities, while others may treat up to five or six people....
How Does Brainspotting Heal Trauma?
Brainspotting is a term used to define an individual working through the mental process of their subconscious. This form of psychotherapy focuses on channeling physical locations of the brain's cortex that relate to a traumatic experience. The goal...
How to Make Treatment More Inclusive for Your Clients
When it comes to addiction recovery, inclusivity is very important. Addiction does not discriminate when it comes to race, gender, background, religion, or ethnicity, and everyone can find themselves struggling with it at some point during their...
The Hidden Harms of Alcohol Abuse
Table of Contents Heart Disease Stroke Fat Composition Liver Inflammation Lung Disease Skin Disease Immune System Brain Shrinkage Dementia Insomnia Depression Suicidal Thoughts Delirium Tremens Cancer Contact Us The Hidden Harms of Alcohol...
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Table of Contents Medications Objective Who Needs MAT? Do I Need MAT? Benefits a. Effective b. Cost-Effective c. Freedom Contact Us Medication-Assisted Treatment: What Is It?Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is the use of clinically-approved...
The Five Rules of Recovery and Relapse Prevention
Table of Contents Stages of Relapse a. Emotional Relapse b. Mental Relapse c. Physical Relapse The Fives Rules of Recovery a. Change Your Life b. Be Completely Honest c. Ask For Help d. Practice Self-Care e. Don't Bend the Rules Recovery Success...
8 Ways to Keep Your Children From Abusing Drugs
Contents Why Teens Try Drugs How Drugs Impact The Adolescent Brain Encourage Better (and Longer) Sleep Encourage Physical Exercise Have Family Bonding Time Allow Adequate Socialization Time Help Them Find Healthy Hobbies Be a Supportive Parent Talk...
Addiction Really is a Brain Disease
Contents Sobering Statistics Dopamine & the Brain Causes of Addiction Brain Games Pleasure in the Brain Nucleus Accumbens Healing Detoxing Therapy Meditation Why Addiction Really is a Brain DiseaseA funny thing happens in our brain when we get...
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