Does Being Positive Help Recovery?
Addiction recovery usually doesn’t come easy. In fact for many people, it involves pitfalls, discouragement, and relapse. This is at least partially because the emotions involved in recovery are complex and difficult to navigate. Staying positive through the process can be difficult but provides many benefits. Positivity, Negativity, And Addiction Recovery The National Institute on […]
How Common Is Addiction Among Remote Employees?
Substance abuse affects both in-office and remote employees. However, addiction is more likely to go unnoticed among remote workers, and for longer. Remote Workers And Substance Abuse Trends In-office employees with addiction issues may exhibit warning signs that become noticeable to their colleagues. Some of these warning signs include: changes in behavior or physical appearance […]
Tips For Managing Emotions In Addiction Recovery
Drugs and alcohol can serve as a way for people to hide, drown out, or change uncomfortable and unwanted feelings. When a person with a substance use disorder (SUD) begins the recovery process, they may suddenly experience feelings they haven’t faced in years. In some cases, these new feelings can be a lot to handle, […]
Nature Therapy: What Is It And How Does It Benefit Addiction Recovery?
Humans are inherently natural creatures. We spent thousands of years sleeping under the stars and spending every day outside, so it makes sense that our brains evolved to respond positively to outdoor time. As technology and industrialization have boomed in recent centuries, we spend less time outdoors than ever. It often takes effort and planning […]
Vaping May Lead To Bad Oral Health, Including Cancer, Study Shows
E-cigarettes, or vapes, were first introduced in the United States in 2007 and exploded in popularity around 2010. They have been touted as a method for people to quit smoking traditional cigarettes, to avoid cigarettes’ well-known serious health risks. However, as vapes grow in popularity, so does the need to spread awareness about their own […]
What Are Addiction Recovery High Schools?
Substance abuse is a growing problem among teenagers, and many teens facing addiction cannot receive the recovery care and support they need in traditional high schools. Most teens return to high school after receiving addiction treatment at a rehab facility, but this can expose them to the same peers or situations that contributed to their […]
Placebo Beats Opioids For Back Pain, Recent Study Reports
A new study in Australia has found that prescription opioids are not the best option for treating specific types of moderate pain. Study participants who took non-prescription painkillers, such as Tylenol, and even a placebo pill for moderate back and neck pain had similar results as those who took prescription opioids. The findings are particularly […]
Tips For Supporting A Sober Friend Over The Fourth Of July
The Fourth of July is a time for fun and relaxation. However, if you have a friend in recovery from substance abuse, this time may become stressful. Many July Fourth celebrations include alcohol, and some may include other substances. As a result, a person in recovery may face a lot of stress. As a friend, […]
How People Are Using ChatGPT To Get Help For Addiction
Drug addiction can lead people to isolate themselves from family members and friends. Some people may find more comfort using online resources to get help. Social media sites and forums can provide a space for people to publicly or anonymously talk about their issues with drug abuse. However, there is a new tool that people […]
Experimental Drug Shows Promise In Treating Marijuana Use Disorder
Although there is a common misconception that cannabis is a non-addictive drug, it has a high potential for abuse for many people who consume it. The continued legalization of marijuana throughout the United States has given millions of citizens access to the drug who may not have previously had it. Despite cannabis’s potential to help […]