Why is Self-Care So Important in Recovery? Self-care is almost an anomaly to some people. They really struggle with how to navigate taking care of themselves and others. It is daunting to take care of young children, parents, much less yourself, on a daily basis. That is why it is crucial to care for yourself…
Sobriety Comes with These Amazing Social Benefits Sobriety is not just about not using drugs or drinking alcohol. It is a mind, body, and spiritual process that takes you on a lifetime journey in recovery. If you want to feel fully restored in recovery, you need people. Community will be your best advocates against the…
Can Compassion Fatigue Lead to Burnout and Addiction for Nurses? Nursing is a profession in the hot seat at the moment. Unfortunately, they are at the frontline of taking care of patients each and every day. They are also in a position to burn out due to the stress and work environment of helping people…
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Demerol Abuse Demerol is a prescription painkiller used by people to support their healing journey. The challenge with this drug is the addictive potential for abuse. As one of many prescription drugs on the market, this painkiller can take over a person’s life when too much is used, inappropriately,…
Why Do Veterinarians Struggle with Addiction? Veterinarians experience higher than average levels of stress at work, depression, and anxiety. The other challenge for veterinarians is that they have access to drugs other people might not, making the potential for abuse much higher. Mental health problems, combined with access to drugs, has led to high risk…
These 3 Habits Can Help Build a Healthy Lifestyle Post Detox Addiction recovery supports people in a time in their lives when they are vulnerable and in need of help. Maintaining sobriety is difficult when faced with temptation and stress. The added support is necessary to help stay the course. Healthy habits and ways of…
Why Do You Need a Therapist? Mental health issues can pop up at any given time for people. When you struggle with addiction, you might be numbing the pain of mental illness or have experienced it as a result of using drugs or alcohol. The stigma of seeing a therapist or getting help for mental…
Zucchini Has Many Health Benefits: How to Incorporate It Into Your Diet Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash that is in the family alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. It can grow to more than 3.2 feet in length but is usually harvested when still under 8 inches in length. It is…
Why Do People Make Poor Decisions (and How Can it Change)? People make decisions everyday, no doubt about that. The question is why do people make the decisions they do and how do they decide what they will focus on. There are possibly thousands of ways a person can decide things in their lifetime, but…
Why These Prescription Drugs Are Highly Addictive Addiction is a recurrent disease that impacts the mind with the desire to engage in compulsive behaviors that are unhealthy. Millions of people report needing treatment for drug or alcohol problems, yet only a small percentage get the help they need. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise.…