Category Archives: Treatment

Hobbies to Help Relieve Anxiety

Hobbies to Help Relieve Anxiety

Anxiety can cause you to experience symptoms like feeling lightheaded, sweaty, stomach issues, and having trouble concentrating. Instead of spending all of your time focusing on these symptoms, this is where finding hobbies to channel your energy into can help you. Hobbies have the power to keep you busy as well as relax you during […]

Apps That Can Help You with Your Smartphone Addiction

Apps That Can Help You with Your Smartphone Addiction

It can be very tempting to keep looking at your smartphone to check your social media updates, play games, or check your emails. This can cause you to stay inactive with what is happening in your work life and your relationships. By downloading apps that can help you be in control of how much screentime […]

What Are Reasons You Should Not Be Ashamed to Speak to a Therapist?

What Are Reasons You Should Not Be Ashamed to Speak to a Therapist?

There are people who are afraid to put their trust in a therapist. It is not like talking to a friend or a family member who has known you for a long time. By remembering that it is the role of a therapist to dedicate themselves to helping you with any issues you have and […]

What Should You Ask Yourself When Choosing a Treatment Center?

Choosing a treatment center is very important. All of them are built differently and they all treat different disorders. Before it is time to admit yourself to a treatment center, it is important to think of some questions to ask yourself and the treatment center when you do your research so that you go to […]

Why Trauma Can Turn Into Addiction and How to Find Support

Twins and Addiction

Men are not immune to dealing with trauma. They are maybe less likely to be vocal about the residual challenges abuse leaves them with but they are still impacted. The daily struggle to cope with the mental and physical issues related to past trauma can manifest in anger, anxiety, worry, and other concerns. Some men […]

Can Life Be Better with Chronic Pain and Illness?

Alternatives to God as a “Higher Power” in a 12-Step Program

Embracing life to the fullest gives people a picture of full health, full joy, and being fully present to whatever comes up. That is not always the case. Instead, people are left to deal with stress, pain, difficulties, chronic pain, mental health issues, addiction, and more. There is no perfect life. Everyone deals with it […]

Why Do Professional Cyclists and Athletes Struggle with Mental Health?

Regaining Strength in Recovery Through Art Therapy

Professional cyclists are not immune to mental health issues, nor are professional athletes, in general. Depression and elite sport can take people by surprise. If they are elite athletes, they should be able to handle anything that gets thrown at them from injury to losing in competition and more. There is immense pressure on people […]

What Makes a Man High Risk for Addiction and How to Seek Help

What Makes a Man High Risk for Addiction and How to Seek Help

Men and women use substances and mental health issues can also plague both genders. Men are particularly high risk for addiction if they have certain conditions present. That does not mean they are going to be addicted to substances or experience mental health issues. It just means they are more likely to struggle and there […]

Sober Living Environment

Sober Living Environments

If you’re nearing the completion of an residential drug and alcohol treatment program, there will most likely be a limited number of housing options available to you. You may be eager to move back in with loved ones, or have decided to find a low-cost room in a house. One of the very best options […]

Acupuncture: Can It Help During Addiction Recovery?

Acupuncture: Can It Help During Addiction Recovery?

First, What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine that believes there are lines of energy running through the body called meridians. When there is an issue in the body or disease, it’s believed to be a blockage in the movement along those meridians. Micro-thin, sterile needles are used to facilitate […]