Since everyone deals with drug addiction differently, there are various types of addiction treatment available to suit your needs. One of the most powerful and trusted healing methods is Reiki. Reiki, also known as energy healing, is a form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan in the late 1800s. Continue reading to learn…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways we do everything, and it has impacted most people’s mental health negatively. You may be worried about contracting the virus, your family falling ill, the duration of the pandemic, finances, and what the future will hold. It is normal to experience stress, sadness, anxiety, and fear, to…
For individuals struggling with or recovering from alcohol addiction, 2020 was a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year will go down in history as one of the most stressful years we have endured. Due to the global pandemic, it is no wonder that more and more people have turned to alcoholic…
Drugs are chemicals that can impact your body and brain, particularly feel-good drugs, which produce a temporary sense of relief. Although drugs can make you feel stress-free for a few hours (sometimes just seconds), their negative effects can be long-lasting or permanent. Unfortunately, they can even continue when a person stops using the substance.…
Dealing with addiction is debilitating enough, and once someone finds the courage to stop, they will have to deal with drug withdrawals. The severity and length of withdrawal from an illicit substance is based on several factors, including the amount of a drug that someone used and how often they used it. Sadly, quitting…
Mental illness can make people feel like they are alone without recourse, particularly if they are grappling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is normal for everyone to go through phases of sadness and to feel like they are not themselves; however, some people experience these feelings intensely as the seasons change. Unfortunately, some…
One of the most under looked aspects of drug addiction is the relationship between drugs and kidneys and the long-term harmful effects. Many people do not know this, but every drug you put into your body will go through your kidneys—-this includes prescribed drugs and illicit ones alike. Ultimately, if you do not take…
Many people who are combatting drug or alcohol addiction may not know what the best way to detox is because it is a complex process. Detoxification, known as “detox” for short, is the “…physiological or medicinal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver.”…
Individuals fighting alcohol addiction may feel isolated, and sometimes, the holiday season can worsen these emotions. Fortunately, the holiday season does not have to feel lonely. This time of year is all about spending time with the people who matter most and spreading cheer. For those recovering from addiction, however, these next few months may…
A support system is essential for everyone undergoing or recovering from alcohol addiction, especially during the holiday season. Alcohol addiction is inherently complex and can feel isolating for many addicts. Unfortunately, the holiday season can further complicate these feelings of loneliness for some people, but it does not have to be that way. If someone…