When someone fails to look after their physical and mental health, they suffer the consequences on both fronts. The scientific community increasingly learns more about how our minds and bodies are interconnected. When we eat healthier, we are less depressed. When we exercise, we [...]
Experts have repeatedly sounded the alarm about binge drinking, typically defined as consuming four or five alcoholic beverages within two hours. However, researchers are increasingly shedding light on high-intensity drinking – an even more dangerous pattern of alcohol use that involves consuming eight or [...]
A group of researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine analyzed a variety of studies on the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous. Specifically, these medical professionals looked at trends in sobriety and abstinence from substance use. They compared outcomes of participants in AA programs alongside [...]
Everyone deserves the opportunity to do what it takes to recover from a substance use disorder and mental health issue. That is the focus of National Recovery Month for September 2021 and the focus of treatment professionals throughout the year. Recovery is for Everyone National Recovery [...]
When you notice signs of substance use or mental health problems in your loved one, your first instinct is probably to try to find help for them. Often, family members become frustrated because they just don’t know what to do or where to turn. [...]
When the coronavirus was declared a pandemic in March 2020, most in-person activities were either canceled or shifted online. Schools made plans for remote sessions, business meetings morphed into video chats, and addiction support groups went virtual. While this transition has meant that certain [...]
Recovery does not happen overnight; it is an ongoing process. After you have successfully completed your addiction treatment program, you will need to continue to focus on a sober, healthy life in the years ahead. September is National Recovery Month: a great time to [...]
May is Mental Health Month. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the emphasis on mental health is critically important. Stress and anxiety are common during these challenging times, for most people across the country and across the world. Even in normal times, mental [...]
People are social beings. Whether your social circle consists of a large number of contacts or a select few friends and family members, you need that connection for your physical and mental health. During the coronavirus outbreak, you probably cannot connect with your circle [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every person across the globe in some form. Those who are not identified as essential workers are either working from home or being laid off from their jobs. Everyone is focused on keeping social distances and staying safe and healthy. People with [...]
In a time of social distancing, isolation, and quarantine, people throughout the world are experiencing a wide range of emotions and practical challenges. Quarantine is a strict separation from others, a step that has become necessary for many as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. How do you [...]
For many in recovery, the holidays are a source of stress. If you’re concerned about maintaining sobriety during the holiday season, know that you’re not alone. Now is the time to remind yourself why you no longer use drugs and alcohol, so you can [...]
Psychotherapy has been used for well over a century as a tool to improve a person’s mental health. By the end of the 19th century, Sigmund Freud was using the “talking cure” to help his patients better understand their own minds. Though the field of psychology has become [...]
