The Importance of Sleep For Recovering Addicts
Most doctors recommend that we get at least eight hours of sleep each and every night, which means a third of our lives should be spent asleep. With this recommendation in mind, someone who gets eight hours of sleep a night and lives to be seventy-five will have asleep for twenty-five of their years on […]
Animal Assisted Therapy for Addicts
When you’re in recovery, you can’t do it alone, and you may find help in some unexpected and surprising places. If you are an animal lover, your pet can be more support for you during this time than you may realize. Pets offer unconditional love and they are completely non-judgmental. Having a furry friend to […]
Parenting in Recovery
Parenting isn’t easy, no matter what the situation, but if you’re someone who has experienced addiction and now is perusing recovery, it has its own, unique challenges – and can seem overwhelming. Children are very sensitive to what is happening in the world around them, and your addiction may have had a larger effect on […]
Job Hunting in Recovery
Job Hunting in Recovery Finding employment can often be quite difficult regardless of one’s situation, but if you are newly in recovery from addiction, it can sometimes seem daunting and even near impossible. You may have been fired from your last job due to drug or alcohol addiction, or it’s possible that you have a […]
Flotation Therapy
Flotation Therapy Flotation therapy, also known as Sensory Deprivation or R.E.S.T., can certainly seem extremely strange at first to someone who has not had the opportunity to experience its wonderful benefits first hand. In a world where we are perpetually exposed to things that stimulate all five of our senses, constant feeling and processing are […]
Methamphetamine Myths: What You THINK You Know About Meth Addiction
Methamphetamine Myths: What You THINK You Know About Meth Addiction Despite — or perhaps, due to — being prominently featured in a wildly popular TV show, there are a lot of pop culture myths about meth and methamphetamine addiction that you probably think are true. You might believe that meth is instantly addictive or that […]
3 Popular Misconceptions About Drug Addiction and Recovery
3 Popular Misconceptions About Drug Addiction and Recovery Drug and alcohol dependency is incredibly common, but there are still countless myths and misconceptions that continue to persist about drug addiction and addiction treatment. These misconceptions are often taken as pure fact, which can be problematic if you or someone you love is addicted to drugs […]
Why Conventional Rehab Doesn’t Always Work
Drug and alcohol addiction is overwhelmingly common in this country, but there’s still a stigma that surrounds those who struggle with it. The conventional course for drug treatment is often a rehab program. While some addicts do find success through such a program and subsequent meetings, these methods definitely don’t work for everyone. In many […]
4 Signs It May Be Time to Visit an Opiate Addiction Treatment Center
4 Signs It May Be Time to Visit an Opiate Addiction Treatment Center Opiate addiction is all too common in the United States. Over 20 million Americans ages 12 and over have an addiction to drugs or alcohol. If you feel that you may have an addiction and are looking for help, consider attending an […]
The Best Food and Diet for Alcohol Detox
The Best Dietary Practices to Follow During an Alcohol Detox Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States — nothing else even comes close. In fact, as of 2014, there were more than 130 million Americans who consumed alcohol on a regular basis. This number has only grown since then, as has […]