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Exercise is always important and can benefit nearly anyone. However, it’s particularly important for those in recovery from a substance use disorder who are middle-aged and need to safeguard not only…
April 16, 2018 · Silver Ridge
Health
In This Blog... --- Recovery is hard work, and much of that work involves taking good care of yourself. A high level of self-care, such as nutrition intake, is a major boon to your recovery, while…
March 30, 2018 · Silver Ridge
Health
Painkiller abuse that began with a medically justified need for prescription opioids has played a significant role in the widespread…
March 20, 2018 · Silver Ridge
Health
In This Blog... When you picture someone who’s struggling with addiction, grandma or grandpa probably don’t come to mind. However, substance abuse is a growing concern among the nation’s aging…
February 27, 2018 · Silver Ridge
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In This Blog... Going into retirement can be a daunting experience that leads to mental, emotional and physical challenges and changes in a person’s daily life. It means a stopping point to a career…
February 8, 2018 · Silver Ridge
Health
Many conditions and diseases have a genetic component and tend to run in families, and addiction is a good example. Some families are ravaged by the disease, and multiple generations may struggle…
February 2, 2018 · Silver Ridge
Health
When the start of a new year approaches, it’s normal to think about ways to better yourself and make a fresh start in the coming months. Unfortunately, not all of these resolutions stick. One study…
January 22, 2018 · Silver Ridge
Health
When scientists first began studying addiction in the 1930s, it was widely accepted that people who were addicted to drugs or alcohol were morally flawed and simply lacked willpower. This led to a…
January 15, 2018 · Silver Ridge
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In This Blog... Retirement can be tough for people in recovery. There’s a lot more downtime to fill, and you no longer have the daily human interaction that work provided. Boredom and isolation are…
December 5, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Family Relationships
While divorce rates have been steadily falling over the last 15 years, there are still more than 800,000 divorces recorded in the U.S. each year. Every year, more than 1.6 million people are directly…
November 14, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Health
Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with most women going through The Change around the age of 51. Menopause may bring with it all sorts of unpleasant physical and psychological…
October 27, 2017 · Silver Ridge
Health
Not everyone who struggles with addiction fits one of the tragic stereotypes depicted on TV shows like “Intervention.” It’s not uncommon to be a high-functioning addict, which is a person who manages…
October 16, 2017 · Silver Ridge