People often quote the phrase, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” The insanity of addiction and alcoholism, however, can be somewhat different. Many of...
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Recovery is a time of healing. In our addictions, we cared little for the natural world and rarely had time to sit outside and soak up the benefits of sunshine. Early sobriety is the perfect time to...
Critical thinking is not necessarily what you think it is. It is not even a radical concept or idea that is new but the truth is recovery tends to involve a lot of emotion and less thinking. If you...
The first step toward sobriety is often detoxifying the body of any traces of drugs or alcohol. This is done in order to break one’s physical dependence and pave the way for rehab treatment. Some...
The decision to go to treatment can easily be the best decision a person ever makes. Many men and women who have successfully recovered from addiction and alcoholism can remember a time when they...
Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and fatal disease. Although there is no absolute "cure" for alcoholism, we are able to recover from the hopeless state of body and mind that has resulted from...
When we were in active addiction or suffering other mental health issues, we rarely cared about exercise or getting out into nature. When we enter into sobriety and are in the process of healing,...
What is crystal meth, and what types of meth are dangerous? If you or someone you love has a meth addiction, help is available. High-quality meth rehab in Laguna Beach is available. Meth rehab at...
Did you know that art can help heal the brain? Healing from addiction, trauma, and depression can be facilitated through creative activities such as arts and crafts. Through these activities,...
Addiction is a disease. Like any disease, it requires intentional and consistent treatment to heal. One cannot simply will it away. Residential treatment is not a viable option for many people due...