For Better Recovery, Try Happiness on for Size Short writing exercises can help boost the mood of adults recovering from addiction in a study conducted by researchers at a research institute. Recovery is hard but worth the effort. For better recovery, it helps to find happiness as a travel companion. Finding Joy Most people in…
Why Self-Diagnosis Online is (Hardly Ever) a Good Idea People are turning in droves to online platforms more than ever to check symptoms, get initial diagnostics, and try to remedy what ails them all in the click of a button. They seek advice on whether to get medical care or just rest at home until…
Do Therapy Dogs Help Improve Overall Health? Therapy dogs are pets that improve health by giving emotional support. You may train your dog to be a therapy dog to provide support to yourself and others, but they are animals that basically help support growth and better functioning. They can visit a variety of settings, including…
Tips for Doing Yoga (even When You Don’t Feel Like It) Resistance can pop up in many ways. Even if you get cute workout clothes to get fit, that does not mean anything if you don’t make the effort to hit the gym. The same goes for doing yoga. Even good intentions only go so…
Why You Should Opt Outside in Recovery Lots of people live by to-do lists and regimens to get through the day. It is easier to go on autopilot than to focus on nature and being outside. So much of life is lived indoors from the moment people wake up to the time they get in…
How to Find Peace Within Yourself Sharing space with others on this planet can be a difficult experience. Finding quiet, peace, and harmony seem outside the realm of possibility so much of the time. We try to control our thoughts and our time, yet we strive for inner peace. That inner longing keeps coming up…
How Does Drinking Cold Water Benefit Overall Health? People will be giving advice about drinking enough water, but for different reasons. Some drink plain water, some suggest sugar-containing water and, yet, other studies say you can lose weight by drinking water. The benefits of drinking water are myriad but there is not a direct link…
What is Brain Restoration and How Does it Help Recovery? The brain has the power to restore itself. The positive impact on mental health, energy levels, and cognitive function is huge. It plays an important role in the early stages of detox and recovery. Although main treatment programs look at AA for 12-step and other…
How Do People Get Connected to Treatment? When a person decides they are ready for treatment, time is going to move quickly. Getting connected before the fear and anxiety take over can be lifesaving. People who try to come to grips with addiction must learn how to cope with a substance use issue when they…
What Gets Treated First with Co-occurring Disorders? Substance use can change people’s behaviors, moods, and personalities. When this happens, it is difficult to determine underlying causes like mental illness or trauma. Living with undiagnosed mental health issues can make a person feel pushed to the margins. Addiction is, in itself, a mental illness, but it…