For most of us, sobriety is not something we’ve had experience with before. Culture doesn’t allow it. In fact, a large percentage of American teenagers start drinking and never stop. 5.6 million Americans aged 12-20 drink and they drink 3.2% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. From there, it never stops, and alcohol […]
Is Biofeedback Effective for Substance Abuse Treatment?
Biofeedback involves a series of techniques and therapies used to help people get in touch with their bodies and how it functions. In therapy and addiction treatment, it’s often used to help individuals develop situational awareness of their body and how it responds. That can help you to be more aware of and in touch […]
How to Use Your Addiction Recovery as an Example for Your Kids
For most of us, family is one of the major reasons that we go into recovery. Wanting to be a good partner, a good parent, a good friend is more pressing to recovery than wanting to take care of ourselves. While it’s important for our perspective to shift and for us to learn the value […]
How to Handle Post-Surgical Pain Without Becoming Addicted to Opioids?
Learn strategies to manage opioid use after surgery and protect your recovery, including non-opioid options, controlled usage, therapy, and pain management plans.