The start of a new year comes with relief that last year is behind and the new one lies ahead, full of possibility. It is the perfect time to reassess certain areas of life and make much-needed changes. It is difficult to figure out how to move forward without really setting goals and priorities. Learn…
Gaining weight in sobriety is not something everyone thinks about when it comes to helping out with their health in recovery. People who gain weight in sobriety make up nearly three quarters of those who drink or use drugs. When it comes to being healthy, it takes some intentionality to focus on keeping weight off…
Sometimes getting a quick whiff of someone’s perfume can be transformational and transcendent, like being in another world. Other times, a quick whiff of their scent, or even worse, body odor, can be really off-putting to other people. There are various reasons why people have severe body odor issues, and not all of them are…
Vaporized alcohol is trending right now in many spaces across demographics. The over consumption and abuse of alcohol in a non-traditional way has many people worried about how this is impacting people of all ages. It is a dangerous trend which carries many risks and dangers. Find out more about it and how it is…
The first decision to better health is cutting back on sugar. It seems many people know this but it is hard to do. Sugar detox is not easy and the symptoms of withdrawal are not either. The benefits are worthwhile, given the negative impact of sugar on the body. Sugar is linked to increased risk…
Paying for rehab may seem like a huge task at first but that should not stop a person from getting what they need. Every person’s situation is different. People with a wide range of options don’t need to see it as a barrier to obtaining high-quality treatment. There are ways to pay for it. If…
When a person decides to get professional help for addiction, they have several options available. Many treatment centers provide therapeutic tools that are outside the norm of what people typically think of as helpful in rehab. Traditional talk therapy is one way people get help but they also seek help with art, music, and other…
To overcome addiction, long-term residential drug rehab is the best choice. Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of the brain reward, memory, motivation, and related circuitry. When a person cannot abstain from alcohol or drugs, addiction also results in behavioral control impairment, cravings, inability to recognize problems with work, school, and interpersonal relationships. An addiction…
Pharmacists provide patients with all the necessary drugs to treat all kinds of illnesses and diseases but they often forget they also need self care. Pharmacists have direct access to potent drugs that can be addictive. Prescription drug use is on the rise. Some pharmacists break the law and a code of ethics during the…
A new stimulant drug is trending right now and it is called Flakka. Unfortunately, this drug is both dangerous and potentially lethal for people who use it because of all the chemicals. People who use this drug may exhibit bizarre symptoms or behaviors and it should be considered an extremely dangerous substance for people to…