Recovery Blog
Why You Should Celebrate National Men’s Health Week
When was the last time you had an annual exam with your doctor? Men need to pay attention to their bodies. Health issues like erectile dysfunction and prostate issues are unique and gender-specific....
Social Media: Benefits vs. Detriments
Social media consists of websites or applications that enable people to connect, share information, and network with each other. Social media use has skyrocketed in recent years and is only...
How an App Can Improve a Treatment Center
No one likes to waste time. Most people seek the convenience of one-stop shopping or self-care. Why wouldn't someone want the same accessibility to substance addiction recovery care? Instant, easy...
HIIT: Benefits of High Intensity Workouts During Treatment
As you have probably heard time and time again, exercise is beneficial to your overall health. Incorporating exercise or some form of physical activity into your daily or weekly routine can be of...
Pain Management and Opioid Use During Recovery
Meet Dr. Peter. He is a physician in his 10th year of recovery from opioid abuse. One day, he slips on ice and tears his left quadriceps tendon. The pain is unbearable. His doctor prescribes...
How to Explain a Time Gap Due to Addiction Treatment
A resume is the first impression a hiring manager has of you when you're applying for a job. Being honest about a gap helps a hiring manager have a better sense of who you are. Understanding how to...
How Does Hydration Affect Your Health?
Our bodies are composed of mostly water. To be precise, water accounts for between 55-77% of the human body, varying slightly with age. This would suggest that water intake is critical to a...
How to Spread Kindness
Kindness is a selfless act that makes people feel good. Being nice to someone doesn't need to be a big production. A gesture like holding the door open or smiling can brighten a day. Goodwill toward...
Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery: A Family Experience
Have you ever heard the phrase “addiction is a family disease”? Well, this isn’t to be interpreted literally. Figuratively speaking, however, it couldn’t be more accurate. When you or a loved one is...
How do you encourage an alcoholic friend to change?
It’s heartbreaking to watch a good friend or loved one descend into the abyss of alcohol addiction, but you’re afraid to voice your concerns to them because that could drive them away. Contrary to...
Why You Should Keep in Touch With Your Therapist
The work you put into your substance addiction treatment doesn't stop once you complete a program. Before leaving your program, you will sit down with your therapist and make an aftercare treatment...
Targeting Behavioral Health: Male-Only Facilities
Why is a male-only treatment facility beneficial? This topic has been studied by many, and while findings can vary a bit, many are in favor of gender-specific programs. There are various reasons...