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Exercise and addiction recovery

April 6, 2020 / Exercise, Recreation

The benefits of general exercise are well-known to most people: weight control, heart health, decreased risk of diabetes, stronger muscles and bones, decreased risk of cancer, etc. For overall body health, there is no medication on the market that comes close to delivering all the benefits you get from regular physical activity. The benefits of exercise in addiction recovery, however, are less commonly advertised. Exercise is linked to better memory, a decrease in depression symptoms, and delayed onset of brain disease such as Alzheimer’s. Exercise helps to promote blood flow to the brain, helping with growth of new blood vessels …

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Service – December 2016/January 2017 Dream Journal

April 6, 2020 / Dream Journal, Mental Health, Mindfulness

Dream Journal Volume XLV / December and January 2016 Note From Dr B. In 2011, researchers from Case Western Reserve University published an article in Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly indicating that volunteer work and service to others are integral to the recovery process. This finding is consistent with the stated purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous, to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety as well. At Two Dreams, clients embrace the power of service to themselves and others through regular group therapy sessions. Clients help each other process their emotions and provide feedback on their progress in their recovery. We encourage clients to …

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Tech Can Help Reduce Drug Abuse

April 6, 2020 / Technology

Technology is greatly enhancing our ability to detect, analyze, and treat addiction. Watch this video to hear from esteemed professionals in the field and learn more about some of the modern advances in addiction treatment.     Video Source

11 Coping Strategies that Prevent Relapse

April 6, 2020 / Mindfulness, Stress

Life is full of stress. In fact, your body is programmed to make you feel stressed every time it wants you to do something; this natural response to stressful stimuli is called the “fight or flight response.” Some stressors are easy to handle, for example eating satisfies the stress of hunger and drinking satisfies the stress of thirst. Other stressors are not so easy to handle, for example the death of a loved one or a serious fight with a close friend. People undergoing drug addiction treatment need to relearn to handle stressors without using drugs and/or alcohol. There are …

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Developing a Trusting Relationship with Your Therapist Enhances Addiction Recovery

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol

The highest success rates in addiction recovery come from those who engage in psychological treatments, such as motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, with a therapist. However, signing up and attending therapy is only part of the work. To get the best results from therapy, a person needs to develop a good working relationship with their therapist.   Establishing Trust The first step in developing a relationship with your therapist is establishing trust. The therapist–client relationship is best when both members are honest with each other, when they both understand and trust each other. When a therapist and client …

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11 Foods and Drinks to Avoid Near Bedtime

April 6, 2020 / Holistic Care and Treatment, Nutrition, Sleep Hygiene

Recovery is largely about ritual, and at Two Dreams we encourage the establishment of rituals that promote regular, high quality sleep. For example, each morning residents on the Outer Banks embark on a sun salutation walk on the beach to expose their retinas to sunlight, encouraging the switch from a sleep state (when GABA brain receptors are activated) to a wake state (when glutamate brain receptors are activated.) In the evening, we recommend shutting off all electronic devices at 8pm, so as to not confuse the body’s sleep/wake neurotransmitter cycle with the unnatural light from the screens. I won’t go …

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Studies have shown that children exposed to drugs of abuse in the womb are more likely to struggle academically

April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Research/Trends/Statistics

Studies have shown that children exposed to drugs of abuse in the womb are more likely to struggle academically. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction while pregnant, please contact us immediately at 504-510-2331; we will help you through this difficult time in a judgment-free environment. Read more here.

American effort reduced risky opioid prescriptions for veterans

April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Research/Trends/Statistics

An American initiative has managed to promote safer opioid prescription regimens and, as a result, decrease veteran’s risk of overdose or death. By taking caution when prescribing opioids in high doses or in combination with sedatives, VA prescribers have taken a significant step in combatting the opioid crisis. Read more here… If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid addiction, please contact us today at 504-510-2331

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