John Mayer is known for many things. The heartthrob has a successful career as a musician, has dated some of Hollywood's most beautiful women and has released songs that are still popular today. However, over the last couple of years, Mayer has drawn attention to a new topic in his interviews: addiction. John Mayer's ... Read More
What to Expect in Alcohol Detox
Alcohol addiction is a serious, life-threatening condition, but recovery is possible with the right tools. Rehabilitation centers help people get sober so they can reclaim their lives. Before starting rehabilitation, the first step is going through detox. Knowing what the detox process looks like can help patients set ... Read More
Tai Chi, Qugong, and Ancient Mind-Body Practices
Did ancient Chinese healers understand something about mental health that modern medicine is just catching up to in recent decades? Maybe — the type of mind-body practices inherent in Chinese medicine thousands of years ago can have a beneficial impact on physical and mental health. Learn more about whether cultivating ... Read More
Social Media Influencers and Your Mental Health
Social media feels inescapable. There are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide. On average, people report spending almost 2.5 hours on social media daily. And it's nearly impossible to be on social media without coming across social media influencers. So, what's the impact of social media influencers on the ... Read More
The Importance of Nature in Mental Health/Substance Recovery
Whether watching waves crash onto the shore or listening to rustling leaves, spending time outdoors is arguably therapeutic. Nature rehab centers and treatment facilities that incorporate outdoor activities are a growing trend in mental health and addiction recovery. These holistic approaches replace fluorescent lights ... Read More
The Holistic Approach to Rehab
The road to recovery for people who are struggling with addiction is rarely linear. If you've tried the standard approaches to addiction treatment, such as 12-step-based groups and talk therapy, it can be discouraging to relapse. Even the 12-step literature tells us that if something isn't working, we need to change ... Read More
“Rock Bottom” vs. Your Low
Substance abuse in the United States is a rapidly growing phenomenon that affects each of us directly or indirectly. Habits are difficult to give up, and many people are unwilling to even acknowledge they have a substance abuse issue until they hit rock bottom. Seeking help early increases the chances of recovering ... Read More
High-Potency Cannabis in Greater Demand — The Mental Health Stakes
Recreational use of cannabis is popular and considered normal. The medical profession largely regards the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis as safe, and it's legal in 24 states. Around 61.9 million Americans used cannabis in 2022. Names for cannabis include weed, marijuana, ganja, and dope. But since the ... Read More
