Tag Archives: addiction recovery

There is a quiet revolution happening in addiction treatment, and it has nothing to do with the latest pharmaceutical fix or yet another celebrity-endorsed rehab center. It is about women—real women—demanding better care, deeper understanding, and treatment models that acknowledge the complexities of their lives. The old way of doing...

George Ade once said, “Life is a series of relapses and recoveries.” For most recovering addicts, it is a story that continuously plays on a loop. Like a yo-yo, there are highs and lows. But how do you keep the lows from overtaking the highs? Recovering from drug or alcohol...

Choosing to enter a residential treatment facility for addiction is a significant step toward reclaiming your life. With various treatment options available, understanding what to expect can help ease the transition. Keep reading to walk through the experience of residential rehab, detailing everything from daily routines to specialized care. By...

Refocusing your thoughts is a powerful tool that can help with several issues. For example, mental health therapists may use mindfulness meditation with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) clients. Therapists use mindfulness meditation to teach their clients how to calm their minds and eliminate negative thoughts.  Tens of millions of Americans...

Addiction can be a devastating thing to deal with. If you or someone you love has ever had to go through it, you know how painful the experience is. The reason why anyone would be addicted to drugs or alcohol can vary greatly. Some people are simply attracted to these...