For those who are working to overcome an addiction, winter may be the most difficult time to stay on the path to recovery. Being cooped up indoors during colder weather with fewer daylight hours causes many people to experience social isolation, loss of energy, and...
The holiday season often brings festivities filled with cheer, but for those in sobriety, it can also be a time fraught with stress and anxiety. The presence of alcohol and recreational drugs at holiday parties and family gatherings present a difficult challenge for...
Family plays a vital role in the recovery process after holistic rehab or mental health treatment. You have the power to help your loved one succeed as they build a new life in recovery, but knowing what to do and when can be difficult. The most important fact to...
Music therapy can be part of an integrated intervention approach that uses music to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive health. A growing body of research supports music therapy for substance abuse and mental health disorders. Music therapy can help to reduce...
Choosing a drug treatment center is an important step toward addiction recovery. As you do your homework to determine which type of drug treatment center is best for you or a loved one, here are some important questions to explore: Does the treatment center have both...
Maintaining good mental health is a delicate dance for many people. One of the most important elements is being able to feel all your feelings without guilt or blame. If the environment you live in or the people who surround you make it impossible to express your...
