Getting fresh air is one of the simplest ways to ground you. It can help you feel a sense of safety. Being outdoors even has a wealth of benefits for a number of conditions, including addiction, stress, and depression. If you are struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), you may find that going outside eachRead More
Substance abuse is a serious issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. No one is safe from its far-reaching effects. Consequences of substance abuse can affect someone both physically and mentally, posing life-threatening consequences. Thankfully, there are treatments and interventions that can help individuals with addiction lead healthier and more productive lives. WhatRead More
Eating disorders (EDs) have often been misconstrued by television and social media as diets, lifestyle choices, or even true healthy living. The body standards we see in advertisements all around us can have a detrimental mental effect from a young age, and young people can develop poor self-images surrounding their weight, size, and shape. ThisRead More
Recovery is not a surface-level process. There are often deep soul wounds involved in overcoming addiction, trauma, and mental health disorders. Your own spiritual practice allows you to connect with your mind, body, and soul. It can help you re-discover joy as you also learn how to release past grief, trauma, and even guilt. HolisticRead More
Addiction is a constantly evolving epidemic. No one is safe from any addictive behaviors or their devastating side effects. Whether a person has an addiction or knows someone that does, there are common themes to the disastrous consequences it leaves in its wake. People with addiction often say to themselves, “Why can’t I just stop?Read More
Substance abuse is an epidemic in our society. Whether the substance of choice is alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, or a variety of all three, the total number of lives they take is constantly on the rise. Perhaps one of the most devious aspects of substance abuse is its ability to take over its victim’s thoughts entirely.Read More
Many people start taking drugs as a way to cope with underlying trauma or mental illness. Over time, it can develop into an addiction. While substances like alcohol and opioids are more commonly discussed, drugs like hallucinogens are easily accessible and can also cause addiction. This blog will guide you on recognizing hallucinogen use andRead More
Body dysmorphia and eating disorders are two highly complex and intertwined mental health issues. They can both cause immense distress and suffering. Both can also affect an individual’s physical health, psychological well-being, and social functioning. Body dysmorphia involves an intense preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance, while eating disorders involve a disordered relationship with food.Read More
Exercise is a great way to stay healthy and fit, but it is possible to take it too far. Exercise addiction, or compulsive exercise, is a phenomenon that can be difficult to recognize. The idea that something as physically beneficial as exercise could become a negative force in a person’s life may sound ludicrous. EnjoyingRead More
Smoking cigarettes is a common action within recovery and can be a security blanket. You may think that if you stop, your chances of relapse are higher. Many people utilize this thought process as an excuse to continue to smoke. You have come this far in your recovery and thought about what your life wouldRead More