The social stigma associated with individuals who have succumbed to a substance use disorder is rooted in the false belief that these men or women are somehow morally flawed or of weak character. However, whether considering alcohol addiction or any type of substance addiction, it is important to understand that addiction is a disease. No […]
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Honoring Two Special and Influential Women with Some Southern Comfort Food
July marks two special birthdays near and dear to Ashley Addiction Treatment, the birthdays of Micki Thomas on July 23rd, and her sister Mae Abraham on July 24th. “Feminine genius” is a term coined by Pope John Paul II in his groundbreaking 1995 Letter to Women, and is the perfect way to describe two influential […]
Why Might Some People Who Need Treatment Struggle to Get It?
People who are addicted to substances don’t always receive the help they need. Loved ones may try to reach them, but they may either be in denial or far enough into their substance use disorder that they can’t feel anything else except wanting to numb the pain. People who need treatment are not likely to […]
What Should I Look for In a Treatment Center?
When people struggle with a substance use disorder, professional help is the best way to support their recovery. Detox is often the first step for people to set their minds and heart towards healing. Recovery is a complicated process with many steps involved. To find the best program, it means seeking out personal and medical […]
Yoga and Mindfulness Can Help People With Addiction in Four Ways
Mindfulness and yoga are just a few of the ways people incorporate self-care practices into recovery. Yoga is both exercise and mindfulness. Mindfulness is about calming the mind, focusing on energy, and reducing anxiety and depression. Mind-body practices have been shown to help aid in recovery and healing physical ailments, as well. In recovery from […]
Why A Long-Term Care Model Helps People Stay in Recovery
Treatment is a challenge for people because there are so many barriers. The biggest one is letting go of the mental concept of giving up control in addiction to someone else. The feeling that recovery is about losing control is false because the person actually regains control over their lives. Alcoholism and drug dependence are […]