Category: Addictions (Page 7)
The Benefits of Exercise for Addiction Recovery
Exercise is a powerful force for the human body. Many people are realizing the benefits of using exercise as an aid for recovery from addiction. Exercise is easy to do, structures your day, helps your body, and improves your sense of well-being. You can benefit immensely from adding exercise into your recovery program. Simple One […]
Managing Triggers During Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a difficult process. When you are on the road to recovery, you will encounter situations in which you are tempted to revert back to using your drug of choice, and there may be times where you slip up and make the choice to use again. Situations that tempt you back to your […]
3 Reasons to Get and Stay Sober
The road to becoming clean and sober is a difficult one. Along the way, you may often ask yourself why you are doing it – and whether the benefits will really outweigh the short-term hardship. In times like these, it can be useful to refer to a list. There are, in fact, hundreds of reasons […]
What are Some Addiction Treatment Options?
Addiction takes many forms. It is commonly associated with alcohol or drugs, and can fall into different categories depending on the type of substance involved. The most common categories of addictive substances are depressants, stimulants, and opioids. The type of addiction involved may govern which specific program or therapist a patient engages in, but the […]
Women and Prescription Drug Abuse
For many years, addiction was considered to be a man’s disease. Over the past few decades, women have begun to catch up with men in drug and alcohol abuse, but most especially when it comes to prescription drugs. Five times as many women die each day from an overdose caused by prescription medication compared to […]
Tips for Helping a Loved One with an Addiction
When a close friend, family member, or loved one has an addiction, it affects everyone in their life. It is often difficult to watch someone that you care for self-destruct, especially if you feel helpless about the situation. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to addiction, which is why it is so important to […]
Incorporating Different Approaches for Successful Addiction Treatment
An effective drug treatment program incorporates several different approaches to help clients recover and prevent relapse, even after leaving a treatment center. While each individual aspect of treatment is important, they are most effective when they work together to create a multifaceted program that addresses all parts of an addiction. Adequate Time In order for […]
3 Sober Activities to Keep You on the Wagon
For many recovering addicts, figuring out what to do for fun without drugs or alcohol is a challenge. Often, many years were spent using addictive substances in social and even family situations. Outside of treatment, it is important to determine the activities you enjoy doing while sober so that you will stay on the wagon […]
3 Ways a Treatment Center Can Help
Asking for help is not always easy, especially if you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse. For many people, the most difficult part of the process is making that first call. Getting past the initial step allows for addicts to find help and solace as they work to build a new life […]
Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
Building a new life after treatment and recovery for an addiction can be the real test for many addicts. Friends, family, and lifestyle can all derail you from the healthy path that you have started unless you are prepared. A relapse prevention plan gives you a guideline to follow when you begin to feel out […]