What Are The Addiction Treatment Statistics
Addiction Treatment Is Crucial To Stop The Epidemic Currently, millions of American lives are directly or indirectly affected by substance abuse and addiction and need addiction treatment. Statistical data shows that untreated addiction has strained healthcare systems and increased crime, poverty, and mortality rates across the U.S. The magnitude of this national public health concern […]
10 Tricks To Deal With Cravings
If you know what to do about cravings, they’re not so bad The first thing to know about cravings is that they are a normal part of quitting anything. While I’m writing about drug and alcohol cravings here, the rules apply for all cravings–cigarettes, food, gambling, compulsive spending, etc. If you go into recovery from […]
Why Do I keep Relapsing
Relapsing Doesn’t Have To Mean Failure When relapsing happens, it can be managed as a valuable learning process. But, when a person relapses repeatedly, further steps need to be taken. Most people suffering from addiction, whatever their drug or behaviour of choice, will at some time in early recovery find themselves in danger of relapse. […]
Recognize The Signs Of Problematic Drinking
Wondering If You Have Problematic Drinking Problematic drinking happening more and more these days, especially with women. We have heard so many stories of increased drinking over the last few years so know this. You are not alone. Almost everyone has turned to a comfort behavior at times. But, perhaps what began as comfort drinking […]
How A Healthy Diet Aids Addiction Recovery
Why A Healthy Diet Aids Addiction Recovery What you eat matters, especially in recovery. A healthy diet aids addiction recovery in many ways. Here’s why. Following a healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial for people living in recovery. A nutrient-dense diet will help recovering addicts recover from malnutrition and build a solid foundation from which they […]
How Can Exercise Prevent Relapse
Can Exercise Prevent Relapse: Yes, And Here’s How How can exercise prevent relapse? It works by substituting unhealthy behaviors for healthy ones. And exercise can help bring back pleasure at the same time. Here’s how. Substance and behavior disorders alter brain function and prevent natural feelings of pleasure and happiness. Addiction is a chronic and […]