by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 13, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
The stigma of addiction often causes discrimination and judgment against the individual who suffers from a substance use disorder. Stigmas surrounding addiction can isolate people and keep them from getting the help they may need to overcome their disorder. How the...
by Cheryl Cirelli | May 11, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Holistic Health & Therapy Holistic therapy can be an effective part of a treatment program for addiction. It involves treating the person’s body, mind, and spirit in order to promote whole-person healing. For example, massage and acupuncture would be considered...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 12, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
Cravings can be common in recovery and can be controlled in a variety of ways. When you experience a craving, you may not only have a mental yearning to use drugs or alcohol but have physical symptoms such as a headache, racing heartbeat, or anxiety. Cravings can vary...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 7, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Recovery Boredom & How to Avoid It For those who are in recovery from drugs or alcohol, a sober life may sound boring. And too much boredom can be a trigger for those who are newly sober. Cravings for drugs and alcohol may intensify when boredom hits, so keeping...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 30, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
Your Food Choices & Recovery Substance abuse and addiction take a toll on the body. Most people who receive treatment and enter recovery have nutritional deficiencies and imbalances from their time spent using substances. So, while healthy eating is important for...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 21, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
People can develop substance use disorders for a wide range of reasons. Body dysmorphia is one contributing factor that is often overlooked. About Body Dysmorphia Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person can’t stop thinking about perceived...
