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Why Is Quality Sleep an Effective Medicine During Recovery?

Why Is Quality Sleep an Effective Medicine During Recovery?

It’s a known fact that quality sleep is important for our overall well-being. People in recovery especially must reinforce healthy sleep patterns because quality sleep helps the brain detox and heal. Since substance addiction is a brain disease, quality sleep like one component of the antidote that brings recovery. Unfortunately, because substance addiction may undermine … Read more

Surviving Winter Blues During Recovery

Surviving Winter Blues During Recovery

Winter months can be challenging for recovering individuals who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that usually occurs during colder months due to shortened daylight hours and lack of exposure to the sun. Though it is not chronic depression, it is a legitimate mental health concern, and if left … Read more

How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

How Is Body Shaming Related to Substance Use?

Young people are highly susceptible to shame and sensitivity. Body shaming, in particular, can lead to various mental health and behavioral issues. Some people resort to substance use to cope with different forms of shaming. To prevent substance use disorder (SUD) and relapses, we must better understand the relationship between body shaming and substance use. … Read more

Coping With Grief and Loss in Recovery

Coping With Grief and Loss in Recovery

Do you expect life after sobriety to be uneventful? Unfortunately, getting sober doesn’t mean life will always be perfect. As if addiction recovery wasn’t challenging enough, significant life events might come along that affect your health and well-being. Loss and grief can be particularly trying when you are in recovery. If not managed well, these … Read more

How Does Yoga Work for Achieving Mind-Body Balance?

How Does Yoga Work for Achieving Mind-Body Balance?

People have many different perceptions of yoga. Some think of intimidating feats of balance and flexibility that few can achieve. Others think it’s silly and isn’t real exercise. Still, others find it a relaxing and calming process that gets them in tune with themselves mentally and physically. Yoga is a slow pace form of exercise … Read more

The Importance of Honesty and Transparency During Recovery

The Importance of Honesty and Transparency During Recovery

A sober and balanced lifestyle has a continuous and rewarding effect on everything else in your life. So how do recovering individuals get to this destination? Two key principles that define this transition from addiction to recovery are honesty and transparency. If you learn and abide by these rules, you will see improvements not just … Read more

How Does Social Media Addiction Affect Substance Use?

How Does Social Media Addiction Affect Substance Use?

Social media use is a prevalent issue. Many people don’t go a day without checking their social media accounts. This is especially true for teens and young adults. Sometimes, social media can become an addiction, marked by compulsive behaviors. Increasing evidence suggests that excessive social media use may contribute to other addictive behaviors, such as … Read more

Effective Time Management at Work Improves Stress Management

Effective Time Management at Work Improves Stress Management

Recovering professionals must balance ongoing recovery and work. This makes workplace-related stress management paramount. Sometimes you can achieve this balance by completing simple tasks, such as packing a lunch, getting to work on time, and using breaks during the workday to relax. These tasks all involve the same skill—time management. Good time management is a … Read more