Treatment centers offer hope and healing for people struggling with many kinds of addiction. This also includes duragesic, and similar drugs, which contains fentanyl. This patch is absorbed into the bloodstream over a period of several days to decrease pain sensitivity in the body. It also includes sedation and feelings of pleasure and happiness. Patterns…
Society places burdens on people that they are not always able to bear. Some of this has to do with norms that are out there which people accept. Some of it has to do with how people see themselves in recovery versus what society thinks about people in recovery. The stigma still exists, which can…
People who abuse drugs may experience other issues along with substance use. Sometimes people drink alcohol and use drugs. At other times, they use multiple drugs at once which leads to an exacerbation of symptoms and challenges to deal with in recovery. Polydrug users put their brains and bodies at risk, unwittingly, to chase an…
Drinking plenty of water is not just for your overall health, it actually can get your body moving in the morning. When you boost your morning routine with hydration, you are resetting your body after a (hopefully) long rest overnight. The key is to think about what will get your body feeling its best. If…
Distraction-free days seem to be an anomaly these days. People are more distracted than ever with social media, phone apps, games, and other things right at your fingertips. There is a never-ending, all-consuming object that rests in some people’s hands from the time they rise until they crash into bed at night. There are also…
Sobriety is not for every person. It is for the person who is ready to take it head on and begin a new journey in their recovery. It takes a lot for a person to admit the need for help but sobriety can last a lifetime, with the right tools in place. Life is full…
Growing up is optional, at least for some people. Those who tend to nurse their inner child never fully grow up, they sort of become a Peter Pan character, someone who embraces the inner child and learns how to have fun, go out there and just be adventurous and not care what people think. Learn…
Grooming advice may not be high on your list of things to think about in recovery, but it is a good self care practice. People in general feel better when they look their best, especially men. For men there is something about presenting well outwardly that builds confidence and makes them feel better when engaging…
Men are susceptible to abuse substances as much as women or any other person in their lives. The potential for abuse increases with certain risk factors but that does not mean it is inevitable. Men are much like women, they need community. However, they need it in a different way when they go through recovery.…
The struggles people face in treatment can force them to think about how they are going to approach healing. A holistic approach can be a great way to improve the body, mind, and soul that has been impacted by addiction and perhaps mental health issues. Conventional medicine can be used in conjunction with holistic therapies…