Why Mindfulness Is Essential in Long-Term Recovery
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Substance use and addiction wreak havoc on an individual’s sense of self. They are chronic and invasive conditions that can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Even when the consequences of substance use become evident, there may be hesitation toward treatment and recovery because an […]
Residential Addiction Treatment: Find Health in a Serene Setting
Updated on 1/31/2023 Residential Addiction Treatment: Find Health in a Serene Setting You are not weak. Your decision to enter treatment is courageous and shows you are committed to your well-being. Your length-of-stay in residential treatment depends on the amount of time you need to heal from alcohol or drug addiction. The journey of healing […]
Why Do I Drink Alcohol?
Genetics and mental health both can play a role in alcohol abuse. Whether it’s depression, anxiety or another behavioral disorder, a person’s mental well-being can affect how they respond to situations. A person who is predisposed to mental health or alcohol abuse disorders can turn to alcohol to help them cope with events that cause […]
Why Meditation Is Important For Enlightenment
Enlightenment is like reaching a higher plane of being. In a way, you have evolved to gain a greater understanding of yourself and the person you are. You find this sense of peace and deep revelation through your own experiences and self-knowledge, having gained the maturity to explore your inner consciousness on your own, without […]
Why Malibu is a Perfect Place for Rehab
Start Your New Life in Malibu Living with addiction is a dark, scary and lonely place. Relationships are damaged, families are torn apart, living situations aren’t ideal and overall health and self-esteem are extremely poor. Making the decision to turn your life around is a big one, and while it can be scary, it is […]
Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? According to Mindful.org, Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. While mindfulness is innate, it can be cultivated through proven techniques, particularly seated, walking, standing, and moving meditation […]
Holistic therapy and how they help fight addiction
Holistic therapy and how they help fight addiction What is holistic therapy? Holistic therapy is defined as non-medicinal recovery methods. At Cliffside, we use holistic therapy to complement traditional treatment practices. Holistic therapy aims to bring the mind, body and spirit into alignment. It focuses on the patient’s overall well-being while also treating physical symptoms […]
State Autonomy or Federal Negligence? Medicaid Cuts in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
State Autonomy or Federal Negligence? Medicaid Cuts in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction State and federal governments pay deeply for addiction. One study conducted by researchers at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that the opioid addiction crisis has cost the United States more than $78 billion. The cost is staggering. As […]
Mindfulness and Meditation: Two Steps Toward Better Health
Mindfulness and Meditation: Two Steps Toward Better Health Regular meditation along with a mindful lifestyle path can help individuals control and recover from many mental health disorders. Meditation is a practice of training the mind to induce another state of consciousness or bring attention to a particular point. Mindfulness refers to a psychological quality that […]
Busy Hands Relieve Anxiety
Busy Hands Relieve Anxiety Many times, when addicts are anxious, I encourage them to do something constructive with their hands. This may be knitting, needlepoint, doodling, drawing – literally anything that will keep their hands busy. Busy hands relieve anxiety and create a quiet mind. When I was early in my recovery, I had a […]