When it comes to your mental health, there are many small changes you can make to your life outside of therapy to ease stress and boost your well-being. This includes getting adequate sleep, eating a nutritious diet, exercising and practicing mindfulness. Research also shows that writing down your thoughts using a mood ... Read More
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How Spirituality Supports Long-Term Recovery
In rehab facilities across the country, you're likely to find references to religion, spirituality or a "higher power" in treatment programs and 12-step groups. This causes people to ask the question: Why does it seem like everyone treats spirituality and recovery as two essential parts of the same message? Is ... Read More
How to Take Recovery to a “Higher Power”
An essential part of success in Alcoholics Anonymous is learning how to find your higher power. But what does this mean, exactly? Traditionally, recovery from addiction has been parallel to religion in many ways. Many treatment facilities are connected to or supported by churches, and the history of recovery ... Read More
10 Uplifting Spiritual Sayings in Times of Depression
Words have enormous power and influence over our emotions, thoughts and actions. Just the simple act of reading one word of encouragement can make you feel happier and more optimistic about the future. Alternately, words also have the power to crush our spirits. Sigmund Freud thought words held a magical power we ... Read More
How Marriage Counseling Can Strengthen Recovery Outcomes
Close, strong relationships are critical to a successful recovery. The same principle applies to marriages affected by drug and alcohol addiction: A healthy relationship can be a huge source of support for a spouse in recovery. The problem is that addiction has often left that relationship weak, damaged, and ... Read More
The Wilson Sisters of the Band “Heart” Open Up About Drugs
Best known as the lead singers and songwriters for the band Heart, Ann and Nancy Wilson have left an indelible mark on the music world. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, the band is known for its hard rock, heavy metal and occasional folk sensibility and has even been described by some as the ... Read More
Bob Marley: His Drug Use and Reggae Music
Bob Marley is known as the face and symbol of reggae. His name and music are familiar worldwide. Rolling Stone put him 11th on its list of the 100 greatest musical artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Wailers have three albums on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Mentioning Recovery in a Dating Profile
Online dating is a key part of building relationships in modern America. Over 30 percent of adults have used an online dating app and nearly 50 percent of those ages 18 to 29. As one of the best ways to meet people in today's digitally driven world, mobile dating apps are almost essential, especially among young ... Read More