When recovering from a substance abuse issue, there are many mental and physical healing processes that need to occur. It is important that individuals take steps to invest in their health during this process. Taking care of yourself is a…
If you have a pet or grew up around animals, you already know that they could have a profound positive effect on our moods. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been shown in meta-studies to have an appreciable effect on depression, anxiety, and trauma…
If you have been struggling with any form of addiction in the recent past, you have probably encountered countless situations where people who have no experience with addiction have tried to give you advice on how to quit. People who…
People struggling with addiction often have a hard time recognizing the fact that they need help and admitting that to themselves and to the outside world in general. If you suspect that a person you know is struggling with this…
Addiction can affect anyone, including you, your family, your friends, or anyone you know. Fortunately, there are several ways on how you will be able to recover from your addiction or help someone dear to you do too. Just keep…
If you’ve committed to going to rehab and it’s nearly time, you may be feeling uncomfortable or anxious over their cell phone policy. This is normal especially as many of us are used to being on our phones the majority…
Giving up a drug or alcohol addiction without outside support can be difficult. Most people relapse in a matter of days or weeks. It’s not because they don’t have the will to stay away from alcohol or drugs, but because…
Outpatient rehab centers have gained more popularity in recent years, largely due to their lower cost. In most cases, outpatient programs are less expensive than residential equivalents and are more easily covered by insurance. They also allow for less of…
Introduction For some people who go into rehab, they may still fail to stay sober despite the rehab program. This might not be due to the program, but rather the location of the facility. The location of the rehab center…