Substance abuse is the cause of thousands of deaths every year, affecting the lives of the people suffering through addiction and their loved ones. Treatment experts deal with these facts every single day. Treatment for substance use has come a long way, with a variety of options to help people achieve sobriety. However, these treatments don’t reach enough people who deal with substance abuse issues. One of the reasons for this is the stigma around addiction and relapse that still exists. We … [Read more...] about Destigmatizing Relapse and Addiction
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Supporting a Healthy Recovery with a Healthy Diet
It isn’t a secret that people struggling with substance use issues are not living a healthy lifestyle. Substance abuse leads to a number of unhealthy habits, including creating unhealthy diets. A bad diet is the common experience of many people struggling with addiction. They may eat too much or they may not eat enough, but either way, addiction prevents people from practicing proper nutrition. That lack of good nutritional habits is why diet is such a big focus in recovery. Many people … [Read more...] about Supporting a Healthy Recovery with a Healthy Diet
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober
The new year provides an opportunity for many people to start fresh, begin eating healthy and start exercising. This is also a great time for those battling addiction to set goals for recovery. One of the best things a person can do is set themselves free from addiction. Getting sober can improve nearly every aspect of a person’s life by repairing long damaged relationships and boosting overall health. Starting the new year is always an exciting time for new beginnings. If you are one of … [Read more...] about Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Sober
Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery: Relapse Prevention Help for the Holidays
November is here, which means it is officially the holiday season. For most people, the holidays represent a time of celebration and joy with friends and family. Sharing time with good company is a positive experience and one of the best parts of the holidays. However, this is not true for everyone. The holiday season can be especially stressful for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. The holidays can be a relapse-trigger for those in recovery, since home and family can be the … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery: Relapse Prevention Help for the Holidays