Twelve-step programs are an important part of many people's journey to sobriety, with estimated AA member counts reaching the millions worldwide, and it's the last step that talks about the idea of a spiritual awakening. This may sound a little vague, and it is, because what spiritual awakening is and how it manifests ... Read More
How Does Yoga Help Mental Health? Here are 5 Ways
Yoga is widely believed to have gotten its start in India more than 5,000 years ago. It was first mentioned in the Rig Veda, which is an ancient text. Today, more than 20 million people across the world consider themselves regular practitioners of yoga, and it's considered an accessible type of exercise that can be ... Read More
Josh Gad Goes Public With the GAD That’s Not in His Name
Recipient of two Annie Awards for his role as Frozen's Olaf and a Tony Award for "Best Actor in a Musical," Josh Gad is famous for his acting talent and distinctive voice. Recently, he has taken on a new and different role: speaking up for the one in five children suffering with mental health and learning disorders in ... Read More
Mental Health and Gun Violence
On February 14th, 2018 14 students, one teacher, an athletics director, and an assistant football coach were killed after a 19 year-old gunman entered their school with an AR-15 style semi-automatic weapon. Despite multiple reports over the years that the gunman, Nikolas Cruz, was suspected by many of being a ... Read More
5 Perks of a Sober First Date
In 2018, we published a blog about the challenges of dating and searching for a new partner while in recovery. Since then, we've noticed a trend that appears to be growing among the millennial generation in particular. In a culture where so many things are defined by their relationship with the consumption of alcohol, ... Read More
Could a Recreation Therapy Treatment Plan Help With Addiction?
Does Therapy Help? Addiction affects every person differently. It may take years of use to become addicted to a substance, or the user may fall in love with a substance on the first use. This also applies to therapy used once in recovery from the addiction. There are many types, and it may take a couple tries to find ... Read More
Recognizing Addiction in a Loved One by Symptoms of Drug Use
Active addicts live a life of secrecy and lies, which makes it difficult for the people who love them to recognize the signs of addiction. As difficult as it may be to identify a problem, there are things you can look for that are common signs of drug abuse. It is also a good idea to look for distinct behavioral ... Read More
New Neurotherapy Techniques: Methods for Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a disease, but its treatment is quite different from other medical conditions. Unlike many health issues, there is no cure or addiction "fix" that heals all pain brought on by addiction. Addiction is a psychological issue; a disease of the brain. If the underlying root of addiction comes from brain ... Read More
