Are Male Marijuana Users More Likely to Experience Psychosis?
A new study is saying that male marijuana users are four times more likely to experience symptoms of psychosis than women. Psychosis is defined as a mental problem that creates a loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusional thinking and behavior, and difficulty with performing routine tasks. The “positive”, or enhanced qualities, of psychosis include […]
Restoring Your Health In Recovery with Physical Exercise
Getting “clean” is only the first step in the recovery process. Developing the strength to go for days, months, and years in sobriety means paying ongoing attention to all aspects of healing. One important facet of this long-term holistic healing process is restoring physical health. Substance abuse can devastate health, and extended use can harm […]
Bobbi Kristina Brown, Daughter of Pop Royalty, Dead at 22
Fans and family members have been concerned about Bobbi Kristina Brown ever since her mother, singer Whitney Houston, was found dead in 2012. The sudden and unexpected passing of her mother hit the 18 year old hard. She had been close to her mother and was often seen by her side at concerts and events, […]
Feeding Your Creativity as Part of Recovery
Addiction is a condition that overtakes all aspects of your life. Altering your brain chemistry in such a dramatic way affects the way you perceive and react to everything around you. Likewise, the recovery process is multifaceted, looking at all aspects of what it means to have a thriving life. Engaging in a creative activity […]
The Connection Between Depression and Eating Disorders
Both depression and eating disorders are complicated conditions that can be a challenge to recognize and treat. The psychological issues that underlie an eating disorder need to be addressed before any progress can be made toward recovery. Oftentimes, a person with an eating disorder will struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. […]
How Our Obsession With Celebrities Is Fueling Eating Disorders
A leading pediatrician in the U.K. blames the rise in eating disorders among young people today on the media’s obsession with celebrities and their bodies in particular. In recent years, exposure to the lives and bodies of celebrities has saturated the media even more. The result of this focus has had a profound effect on […]
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep in Spite of Anxiety
When your brain feels constantly spinning like a hamster in a wheel it can be hard to feel relaxed enough to go to sleep. This is especially true if your mind is dwelling on worries, feelings of inadequacy, or visions of your life going wrong. Insomnia and waking up during the night is both a […]
Staying Connected to Recovery When Traveling
Taking a vacation is something that many people look forward to. It’s a time to get away from it all. relax, and restore your mind and body from the daily stress of work, family, and just life in general. While most people look forward to a vacation with feelings of excitement, those of us who […]
How Acupuncture Can Help a Dual Diagnosis
When it comes to addiction recovery and especially dual diagnosis treatment, there is no substitute for the hard work of a rehabilitation program that focuses on individual and group counseling. However, supplemental types of treatment can prove effective at reducing symptoms of addiction such as cravings and emotional distress. Acupuncture is known to treat a […]
Statistics Show Drug Use Is Lowest Among Black and Asian Youths
A new study is challenging the public’s perception of youth drug consumption. The survey taken among adolescent aged participants shows that black and Asian youths between 12 to 17 years old have the lowest rates of drug and alcohol use. Among all the 72,561 adolescents who were surveyed, 37% say they have used either drugs […]