Shame Resilience Huge in Recovery
Today we live in a society that has found a new lease on the word ‘shame’ with a variety of terms to identify how people use social media, advertising, bullying and other forms of both public and private communication to put down or subjugate a specific type of person for one reason or another. You . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Licensed for Cancer-Related Anorexia
When most people think of anorexia, they think of someone with a serious eating disorder caused by their own desires to lose weight. However, often anorexia happens to cancer victims whose treatments result in massive weight loss and loss of appetite. Treatments like chemotherapy can often lead to a patient becoming severely underweight and lose all desire . . . . Continue Reading
6 Ways Drugs Affect the Neuroscience of the Brain
The brain has an intricate system of nerves and neurotransmitters enabling neurons to produce signals communicating with itself in various circumstances to create our senses and perceptions. So of course when foreign molecules are introduced into the brain they can corrupt this communication system. Drugs do this by mimicking brain’s neurotransmitters or by hijacking their . . . . Continue Reading
Laughter Yoga: A Holistic Sense of Humor
Yoga is a spiritual, mental and physical discipline that has been used in a variety of schools and practices to achieve different goals typically meant to be healing and healthy. Used often in combination with meditation and other holistic practices, yoga strategies have been diversely developed with all kinds of elements for therapy, and believe it . . . . Continue Reading
Actress Liza Minnelli Returns to Rehab
Actress Liza Minnelli has entered a Malibu rehab facility for her addictions, a spokesman said. The 69-year-old actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer has struggled with alcohol and drug addictions in the past. She is one of the few artists to win an Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy. Perhaps her greatest role was . . . . Continue Reading
7 Reasons Why You Should Go to Rehab in the Winter
Anytime you decide you’re sick and tired of relying on alcohol and other drugs is a good time to get help. If you notice that your drug habit is ruining your relationships, causing problems at work or a loss of a job, altogether, and creating financial hardships – not to mention taking a toll on . . . . Continue Reading
Gender Specific Rehab for Women
Gender specific rehab for women is a unique and specialized rehabilitation program specifically designed for the needs and wants of women. Men and women, while they may suffer from the same disease of addiction and/or alcoholism, many times have different needs when it comes to a drug rehab approach. Women have some very important social, psychological and . . . . Continue Reading
Should I Go Back to Rehab after a Relapse?
Despite what you may think because of what you hear, relapse is not a requirement for recovery. But relapse does happen, and it becomes part of some peoples stories. A lot of people with amazing sobriety have experienced a relapse, it is nothing to be ashamed of. Those who survive a relapse are luckier than . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Treatment for My Wife
Drug addiction can touch any family member, and some husbands find themselves asking the question ‘Where do I find drug treatment for my wife’ but have no way of knowing how to approach the situation. In order to stop any other substance abuse you should be sure to ask yourself ‘what would be the best . . . . Continue Reading
9 Signs You Need Inpatient Drug Treatment
Substance abuse and addiction are not the kind of problems we can address with a quick fix. People often think the only issue for them is putting down the substances they abuse for long enough to get past any physical dependency. A detox facility is very helpful but in order to effectively face off against . . . . Continue Reading