Recovering from an injury can be a taxing process. But when your damages are the result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you have to deal with more than just the physical recovery process. In this case, you also have to manage the emotional turmoil and frustration, as well. During this period, practicing self-care is crucial. [...]
Drug addiction and alcoholism has ruined the lives of many people. It is a complex condition where a person gets dependent upon the drug and alcohol for his survival. Substance abuse negatively affects the brain and body by creating the craving which unfortunately leads to many health issues like anxiety, bipolar disorder, loss of control, and [...]
When a friend, family member, or romantic partner struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, communication is one of the first things to suffer. Up until now, it may be hard to communicate with each other without guilt, shame, fear, or anger looming over the conversation. But now that your loved one is committed into rehab, it’s [...]
A relapse, regardless of whether you believe or have been told it to be a simple, unavoidable part of recovery or not, is a setback, of that there is little doubt. In fact, it is not the relapse itself that affects your chances of a successful recovery from addiction, but how you actually respond to such [...]
Sober living refers to the homes or shelter houses where individuals who previously had substance addiction can stay to help promote a sober way of life. These homes are most commonly known as halfway houses. Sober living homes tend to have a negative reputation of being a dumping ground of criminals or dangerous people and those [...]
When researching rehab facilities, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the wide variety of choice. Some centers may not offer what you’re looking for whereas others may be a perfect fit for your particular needs. Many people immediately think of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous when deciding on rehab options, mainly because they both stem from [...]
Rest and recovery are important for all athletes whether they are injured or not. The reason being that rest gives your body time to repair any damaged tissue, as well as giving you time to replenish your energy stores and be able and ready to exercise again in the future. Rest is however, particularly important when [...]
When you’ve been involved in an accident that resulted in significant injuries, the series of events that follow can be one of the more stressful periods of your life. Not only have you gone through a traumatic experience mentally, but physically, you’re not able to do the things you once could. Whether these injuries are temporary [...]
People tend to take the route to rehab with high hopes of sobriety and health again. But for some, this dream doesn't last long as they find themselves back in the shackles of addiction once again. While there are various factors for why a person can relapse, even after completing a good amount of time in [...]
Image source: Alcoholics and addicts require detoxification, counseling and/or therapy, as well as medical intervention in order to successfully undergo withdrawal and stay sober. But they also need proper diet and nutrition, one essential factor that has often been overlooked. Today, more and more treatment facilities and medical experts are giving importance to the role of [...]
Life can be difficult. We often make choices that lead to unintended consequences. A path we take may lead us to a place that we did not intend to go. Perhaps, we did our best to improve our prospects in life by working hard at a career. The path appeared clear enough. Unfortunately, while we [...]
Marriage is one of the most beautiful dedications of love that a couple can make, but that dedication doesn’t promise problem-free living. In fact, marriage is often described as a roller coaster of highs and lows that takes unwavering strength and commitment to help make it through. And, if you suspect that your spouse may be abusing drugs or [...]
Having a weight issue can be a very stressful and worrisome thing for a person. Trying to overcome the body issues that come along with a weight problem can be very hard. There are a number of ways to beat the weight issues you have and choosing the right one will take some time and effort. [...]
