USING SWEAT AS A MEANS TO DETOX
Physically, your body produces sweat in order to cool off when hot. However, in many cultures (Native American, Swedish, Indian Ayurvedic, etc.), sweating is seen as a method that your body uses to eliminate waste and as a sign of purification. The theory (though not scientifically accepted) is that sweat carries infections, toxins, metals, and […]
WHAT ARE STREET DRUGS AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
Making the decision to use street drugs (also known as club drugs), is essentially making the decision to take a lot of extreme risks. These drugs are very dangerous; typically there’s no way to find out just how potent they are, or what else may possibly be in them. Even more so it is hazardous […]
GETTING RID OF TRIGGERS: KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES
So, you’ve managed to be, and stay clean for an ample amount of time and you’re proud of yourself! But, before you know it, it seems as though any and everything that could possibly cause stress and problems in your life begins to surface all at once; now you’re tempted to go back. While it’s […]
Understanding Grief: What Are the Stages of Grief?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ min_height=”3699px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ min_height=”3707px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”3.29.3″ min_height=”3642px” custom_margin=”|1px||||” border_radii=”off||||” border_width_all=”0px” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″][et_pb_accordion_item open=”on” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0.0″] As human beings, we all go through sadness and loss at some point in our lives. When a loved one dies, people grieve, and that’s a perfectly […]
HOW DRUGS ARE CLASSIFIED
The United States has established rigorous guidelines to ensure people receive the correct dose and the proper quantity of prescription drugs. After all, with the current problems with opioid addiction and marijuana use drifting through our country, officials are more than happy to place restrictions on potentially dangerous or illegal substances. Chances are when you […]
WHAT IS DMT?
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] DMT is an abbreviation for N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a chemical which is present in the brain naturally, and also in plants native to both Central and South America. As a hallucinogenic drug, DMT is normally in the form of white powder. In order to experience its effects, people typically smoke DMT through a pipe […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADDICTION
It’s no secret that there is a direct correlation between childhood trauma and substance abuse. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to delve into a patient’s history in their attempt to address addiction. In a study conducted concerning highly traumatized individuals, 39% had a lifetime dependence on alcohol, and over 34% had a dependency on […]
BUILDING EMOTIONAL HEALTH DURING RECOVERY
During the rehabilitation process you learn a lot about addiction and the way that it relates to you. You reach recovery through physical sobriety but the most important thing it teaches you is how to control your emotional sobriety. Most addiction has its roots in internal struggles, so learning how to understand and relegate your […]
THE TOP FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO UNWANTED RELAPSE
When things are going wrong in your life, it’s easy to imagine that a relapse is imminent. But what about when things are going right? Sometimes we become so confident about our current situations that we let recovery take a back burner. Here are some ways that you might not expect to relapse: Relationships When […]
KNOWING WHEN IT’S THE RIGHT TIME FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Substance abuse does not always lead to addiction, but when it does, the results could be life-changing and deadly. Addiction can be a very difficult thing to overcome, but it is in no way impossible. Many people want to change but often don’t know the best way to go about starting the process. Often times, […]