A healthy diet is important for everything from maintaining a normal weight to preventing elevated risks of things like stroke and heart disease. Significant scientific research goes into determining the effects of different foods on the human body, with general conclusions pointing to natural whole foods as the best ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
The Clean, Sober Diet: Tips for Eating Well in Recovery
How to Move from Resentment to Forgiveness in Family Therapy
Family therapy can be an effective way to connect with a strong support system during rehab. In many cases, the people who understand the person in recovery are their family members, and those connections can be invaluable in the struggle of lifelong recovery. But sometimes, relationships with family become ... Read More
“Dopesick Nation” and How South Florida Became a Top Recovery Destination
In recent months, Dopesick Nation, a documentary television series on Viceland, has provided an inside look at the addiction epidemic in the United States, specifically in South Florida. In Dopesick Nation, Frankie and Allie are two recovering addicts. They set out on a mission to take on this growing epidemic, with a ... Read More
5 Encouraging Ways to Turn a Relapse Into an Opportunity for Personal Growth
When you've worked hard to achieve sobriety, a relapse might make you feel as though you've failed. Relapses don't have to be the end of your recovery process, though. Knowing what to do after relapse can be the difference between long-term success and a rockier path. If you handle it correctly, a relapse can be an ... Read More
5 Tips for Coping with Painful Emotions Without Drugs or Alcohol
Do you find yourself reaching for a drink or taking drugs when uncomfortable emotions hit? If so, you're not alone. Having a glass of wine, a few beers or even a couple of tokes off a joint aren't just common ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression; they're widely viewed as being both safe and socially ... Read More
7 Natural, Drug-Free Ways to “Get High”
When we think of "getting high," we typically associate this state with drug use. However, it's possible to experience a similar sensation without resorting to drugs. Achieving a natural high involves participating in activities that stimulate the brain's feel-good chemicals, including dopamine. This chemical, also ... Read More
Embarking on Recovery: How to Overcome Your Fears & Prepare For Success
Prepare Yourself for Success Addiction can be difficult to beat without the help of trained professionals, but those who suffer are often resistant to getting the assistance they need. Although admitting you have a problem that requires treatment can be hard, knowing what you're up against helps you develop the right ... Read More
Meeting a New You: Life Changes and Sobriety
If you're dealing with an addiction to alcohol, getting sober is definitely a change. It means saying no to drinking, which in turn means a potential change in lifestyle, habits and even everyday situations. But you don't become a completely different person just because you go through recovery. Find out more about ... Read More
