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A Month Without Alcohol – 30 Things to Do Instead of Drinking

January 29, 2018 April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Prevention, Sober Living

When you give up drinking it can seem like all of the fun things you used to do go with it. Most of our social lives revolve around alcohol, which not only is unhealthy but can lead to the slippery slope of addiction. Choosing to live alcohol-free may seem like a daunting task, but all you need to do is find things that can replace drinking. Why You Can Still Have Fun and Be Sober While it can feel lonely being one of the only of your friends that is sober, it’s more likely than not that someone around …

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20 Ways to Have Fun with Friends After Going to Rehab

January 22, 2018 April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Prevention, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

Hanging out with your friends is always a good time. You guys make each other laugh, talk about the things that matter, and are always there for each other when you need them the most. If you have a truly supportive group of friends, they will understand the struggles you’ve overcome in rehab and will want to support you in any way they can. Even if that means not involving alcohol when you hang out together. Once you get out of rehab and you’re ready to start seeing your friends again, you may notice that a lot of the things …

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12 Ways to Make Drug Rehab More Effective

January 18, 2018 April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sober Living

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.5 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem. That’s a large portion of the population who are either in need of treatment or are seeking some form of treatment for substance abuse like rehab. While millions of people are admitted into rehab every year, the success rate for each facility varies ranging anywhere from 5 to 10 percent. In order to have a successful recovery and benefit from rehab’s effects, it’s important that you …

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10 Reasons Why People are Afraid to Get Sober

January 15, 2018 April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Intervention, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Getting sober is not easy task. It comes with its ups and downs and a lot of hard work. With almost 60 percent of sober people experiencing relapse, it’s no wonder that people are afraid of getting sober. Understanding your fear of getting sober is the first step to conquering it. Once you get a hold on the fears that are driving your hesitation and procrastination, you can begin to see clearly the benefits of getting sober. Below are ten reasons why people are afraid to get sober and how to overcome them. They Are Afraid of Failure: Nobody wants …

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10 Relapse Prevention Strategies

January 11, 2018 April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sober Living

Navigating the road to recovery can be tricky sometimes, especially with the reality of relapse always looming overhead. Nearly 40 to 60 percent of people in recovery will relapse at some point. While relapse is a reality that all addicts have to face, it doesn’t necessarily have to happen to everyone. With a little bit of hard work and motivation, you can take the necessary steps to prevent a relapse and have a successful recovery. Below are ten relapse prevention strategies that can be a great addition to your recovery journey. Accept Yourself and Your Situation: In order to prevent …

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5 Ways to Tell Your Date You’re Sober

January 8, 2018 April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Sober Living, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

Dating sober isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A large part of modern dating often revolves around socializing during the evenings, which in turn can often involve meeting at a bar, or over food. However, this fact doesn’t mean it’s impossible, or that you should give up on the idea of dating while sober. The biggest hurdle that many sober people will face when dating is telling their date that they’re sober. This can be awkward and difficult to get out, and you don’t always know how the person is going to react. The important thing to remember is that if …

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How The Gut Microbiome Contributes to Depression

December 29, 2017 April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Nutrition, Prevention, Research/Trends/Statistics, Sober Living

In 2008, the NIH started funding the Human Microbiome Project in an effort to identify and characterize the microorganisms of the human body (such as those on the skin and in the vagina, mouth, and the intestinal tract) to determine if they play a role in human health and disease. This research has started unraveling the relationship between the humane microbiome and our health, and has revealed that these organisms contribute to diseases, including psychological disorders. Nervous System in the Gut The gut has its own nervous system, known as the enteric nervous system. It is commonly referred to …

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Can Mindfulness Training Reduce Stimulant Relapse Rates?

December 22, 2017 April 6, 2020 / Mental Health, Methamphetamines, Mindfulness, Prevention, Synthetic Drugs

A recent study suggests that mindfulness training can be used to reduce relapse rates related to cocaine or methamphetamine addiction in persons diagnosed with depression or anxiety. What Are Stimulants? Stimulants are drugs that increase the body’s alertness and energy levels. They also increase blood pressure and heart rate, constrict blood vessels, and open up the airways in the lungs, increasing the respiratory rate. A doctor might prescribe stimulant drugs to treat certain medical conditions, such as ADHD, narcolepsy, or depression. Problems with Stimulant Use While it is acceptable to use stimulants for a number of health conditions, …

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Genetic Predisposition May Help to Explain Opioid Addiction

December 19, 2017 April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Pain, Prescription Drugs & Cold Medicines, Prevention, Research/Trends/Statistics

In a perfect world, doctors would be able to identify patients who are prone to opioid addiction and prescribe them non-opioid painkillers that wouldn’t lead to dependence. For years, researchers have been trying to advance care to this point by looking for genes that contribute to addiction. There are currently a number of potential candidates, so patients may request genetic testing to see if the carry one or two copies of susceptibility gene variants before deciding on a course of treatment. What Are Opioids? Opioids are a group of sleep inducing pain relievers that specifically interact with an opioid …

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How To Address Your Cell Phone Addiction

September 11, 2017 April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sleep Hygiene, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

It is estimated that between 75 and 90 percent of Americans have cell phones. The numbers are increasing each year, with plenty of young children being granted cell phones each year as well. Now, in and of itself, this is not an issue, but it does become an issue when someone becomes addicted to their cell phone. Just look around whenever you’re out in public. You’ll see a good number of people staring at their cell phones. Some are texting, some are scrolling social media sites, or doing something with their cell phone. Oftentimes, you’ll see a family out for dinner …

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