Tragically, the rate of suicides has been steadily climbing for the past decade, becoming the 10th highest preventable cause of death in the U.S. In the younger demographic including teens and young adults, suicide has risen dramatically, becoming the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in this age group. With increasing evidence of mental health […]
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6 Ways to Use Yoga in Recovery
Yoga has become an essential complementary element in both substance use treatment programs and continuing care recovery actions. As a recovery tool, yoga provides a method for calming the mind while also improving physical fitness, both of which help maintain stability in recovery. Stress management is immensely important in recovery, especially during the first year […]
5 Stress-Reducing Activities this Summer to Help with Recovery
With plenty of warm summer weather still to come, it is a great time to make the most of outdoor activities that are not only enjoyable, but also help reduce stress in recovery. Stress management is a critical coping skill for successfully navigating the recovery journey. Feelings of worry, dread, stress, or anxiety can undermine […]
The Importance of Incorporating Relaxation Into Routine
Stress is, unfortunately, part of daily life—and it always has been. We get into trouble with stress when we do not manage its effects in a healthy manner. In fact, self-medicating stress through the use of a substance may have initiated a substance use disorder in the first place. Now, we understand that weaving relaxation […]
Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
If there is just one thing that we can incorporate into our daily lives to enhance overall wellbeing in recovery it is the practice of mindfulness. Studies proliferate regarding the effects of practicing mindfulness on various aspects of our mental health, relationships, career, and even finances. Across the board, cultivating the practice of mindfulness into […]
Benefits of Meditation
The recent trend toward a more holistic approach to alcohol and drug addiction recovery continues to gain traction. The concept behind this approach is the recognition that wellness is optimized when all aspects of the person—mind, body, and spirit—are in balance. Programs that acknowledge the importance of this crucial balance are equipping individuals with healthy […]