Why Self-Care Is So Important in Recovery
When an addiction takes over your life, it can quickly lead to self-neglect. The stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise that inevitably come [...]
When an addiction takes over your life, it can quickly lead to self-neglect. The stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise that inevitably come [...]
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 [...]
Recovery is hard work, and much of that work involves taking good care of yourself. A high level of self-care, such as nutrition [...]
Painkiller abuse that began with a medically justified need for prescription opioids has played a significant role in the widespread increase of substance addictions. The opioid epidemic [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Many conditions and diseases have a genetic component and tend to run in families, and addiction is a good example. Some families are ravaged [...]
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 [...]
When scientists first began studying addiction in the 1930s, it was widely accepted that people who were addicted to drugs or alcohol were morally [...]
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 [...]