Over eighty million people across the United States struggle with addiction, more than the populations of California and Texas combined. Another way to look at it is that one in every four people struggles with addiction. Given how far addiction reaches, it is safe to say...
Most of us might have previously heard the term PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, as something associated with military personnel who have suffered emotional trauma. But PTSD is much more common than that and it can affect people from all walks of life in...
Holistic practices have long been accepted within the recovery community as a means to complement addiction treatment and offer ongoing maintenance of an addict’s daily reprieve. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finding the right holistic practice, but yoga has stood out from...
The risk of relapse is everlasting. All it takes is one bad decision to stir back into the races and throw away your sobriety. The grandiosity of the task can shy the bravest souls away—primarily why recovery is considered a daily practice for a daily reprieve....
Let's look into why this form of therapy is gaining popularity in treatment centers across the world and why treatment centers are so eager to incorporate it as a key pillar of their rehabilitation program. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has gained recognition as a top-performing therapeutic...
The decision is made – you’ve had enough and reached the end of the road. Whether you hit rock bottom or wise up before falling all the way down to the end, deciding to go to rehab is likely one of the best decisions you'll...
Grief is probably one of the heaviest emotions anyone can experience, the loss of a loved one, for example, is a traumatic experience that weighs even the strongest of us down. But it doesn’t end there, feelings of grief expand to other kinds of losses such...
If you or a loved one is facing addiction and considering recovery, know that you are not alone. Addiction is a serious problem that plagues millions of people worldwide. By looking at the current statistics of addiction in the United States, you can understand the...
Anxiety is something that everyone will face from time to time, but being diagnosed with anxiety disorder can take a serious toll on a person's life. If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic anxiety, it's important to see a doctor to determine...
Binge drinking is a common term you hear around college campuses or when discussing alcoholism. However, many discussions fail to fully explain what it means to binge drink. As such, many individuals find themselves asking the question, “What does it mean to binge drink?” What Does...
