Addiction is a disease. We study it, we treat it… so why can’t we cure it? Much like any disease, addiction is a product of heredity and environment, and its effects are amplified and complicated by the introduction of drugs to the body (and subsequently the mind). For centuries, we have been focused on changing
A number of different spiritual practices have been found to help with addiction recovery—ranging from practicing gratitude to rewiring your brain with mindfulness meditation. The Lakota Tribe has found the same healing powers in their traditions. Creating a spiritual home Re-connecting to Lakota culture is, for those in the midst of recovery, a chance to
The opioid crisis in the U.S. becomes painfully apparent in the most unlikely of places—the neonatal intensive care units of hospitals across the nation. In these units, nurses and parents oversee the care of tiny infants as they shake and sweat their way through withdrawals. Hospital staff is working overtime to keep up with the
The 12-step process has become ingrained into how we think about recovery. It provides substance users with a framework to structure their path to sobriety, giving them clear benchmarks to surpass and triumphs to accomplish. But it began as a simple gesture between two men desperately seeking a connection to the world that was slipping
For night owls living in recovery, it can be a challenge finding a place to share a sense of community with those around you that isn’t a bar. The good news is – there’s no shortage of fun late-night options in Orange County where you can socialize and build relationships in positive and healthy ways!
In addition to observing Mental Health Awareness Month and celebrating Mother’s Day, the month of May is also a time to focus on the tremendous power you have in being fit and healthy. It can relieve stress, boost your mood, alleviate anxiety and depression – and it can also help treat addiction through altering the
Alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading preventable cause of birth defects that occur in 1 in every 33 infants born in the United States each year. These defects can be minor or severe and can occur in any pregnancy. However, there is no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy, and with National Alcohol
Lawmakers are scrambling to find effective solutions to help curb the opioid crisis that is ravaging the U.S., though some of the solutions are getting creative. Two politicians from Tennessee, Senator Richard Briggs, and Representative Matthew Hill have introduced the Pilfering Prevention Act, which is intended to help prevent prescription opioid medications from ending up
