Sound Bath Therapy
When managing stress and anxiety, it is not uncommon to take a hot bath to relax. However, have you ever tried a bath for the mind? It might sound radical, but sound bath therapy dates back thousands of years and has been used over generations by many different cultures. Its technique utilizes the power of […]
How to Beat Addiction
Addiction is defined as “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior or activity having harmful physical, psychological or social effects, and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence.” As the Merriam-Webster dictionary describes, addiction is not merely a reckless use of substances […]
Showing Our Appreciation During National Caregiver Month
Updated on 10/12/23 November is National Caregiver Month. It is a time to honor to those who have sacrificed their time, money, and physical and emotional strength in service of another. These caregivers are mothers, fathers, grandparents, children, nurses, etc. They are someone who shops, bathes, cleans houses and comforts others in need. Some do […]
Learning to Express Negative Emotions in a Healthy Manner
Over the course of addiction treatment, you will experience a wide range of emotions — from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. Recovery is hard, and healing is not linear. At times you will feel on top of the world as you conquer your addiction, but there will also be days when […]
How To Stay Mentally Healthy In Quarantine
In this time of quarantine and self-isolation, it is essential to maintain your mental health. By taking time out of your day to focus on yourself, you can improve your emotional and mental state. The CDC has taken a new slogan to heart as COVID-19 sweeps the world. The CDC recommends that you Be Kind […]
Financial Issues Related to COVID-19
Tips for Dealing with Financial Issues Related to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked everyone’s lives this year. Whether it’s financially, mentally, or physically, everyone in the world has been affected somehow. One of the biggest issues is unemployment stemming from the shutdown and quarantine measures. While the government has worked to assist its citizens […]
Minorities Dealing with Substance Abuse and Mental Health
The country’s systematic health and social inequalities predispose some American minorities to mental health issues and substance abuse disorders. This means we need to have treatment readily accessible for everyone for ailments, disorders, and diseases. Ethnic minorities will equal over 50% of the population by the year 2042. Making healthcare available to everyone from any minority proves […]
Recovery During the Holidays
There is no holiday party so vital that you should risk your sobriety. Contrary to popular belief, the holidays do not have to revolve around alcohol, and no matter where you are in your recovery journey, honoring your recovery during the holiday season should be your priority. The holidays might remind you of past trauma, […]
Opioids and Mental Health
Opioids and Mental Health Opioids are a group of very strong pain relievers used to relieve pain after a surgery or traumatic injury. They are much more effective than over-the-counter pain relievers, however, they are also highly addictive. People who suffer from mental health conditions are much more likely to become addicted to opioids, making […]
Suicide and Addiction
The Link Between Suicide and Addiction Addiction can cause a wide range of health problems. Not only can it deteriorate a person’s body physically, but it can make someone’s mental health much worse. This is because addiction stems from a root cause. Often, this root cause is a co-occurring mental health disorder, such as depression […]