When I watch most TV series that portray addiction and rehab, I cringe inside. They show outdated clichés about addiction and mental health, and tend to portray treatment as something shapeless and deeply flawed. There is the trope of the main character saying something in a meeting that leaves everyone else shell-shocked, as if they […]

As a recovering addict, eating a healthy diet is part of your journey. But dieting can sometimes serve as a substitute for addiction, and eating disorders and addiction are sometimes connected. Eating healthy foods in moderation is a necessary learning curve for recovering addicts. Many people struggling with addiction stop eating healthy meals for a […]

Shame is a common narrative among people in drug rehab. Some have begun to feel shame over the course of their drug addiction, having hurt and even manipulated others. But many recovering addicts recall feeling shame long before they first abused drugs. There is a strong link between shame and drug addiction. An unresolved sense […]

Drug rehab is a wake up call for just about everyone who spends time there. You learn just how severely your addiction has impacted you and your loved ones. You discover the underlying causes of your addiction. And, of course, you learn one or more approaches to stop using drugs. But drug rehab also throws […]

Luxury drug rehab centers have mixed reputations. There are those who rave about their experience in luxury rehab. However, public perception does not always look at luxury drug rehab in a good light. Part of the reason for this is that drug addiction is a great equalizer. The richest of the rich and the poorest […]

One of the things COVID-19 has indirectly brought into the spotlight again is the negative effects of smoking. It’s not that we did not know smoking causes lung cancer and other terminal illnesses. However, with the coronavirus attacking the lungs, the danger for smokers became that much more immediate. But what does that mean for […]

Support groups are one of the core factors of addiction recovery. While individual therapy is important in treating substance use disorders, support groups are often prioritized, especially after leaving rehab. This is in contrast to most mental health treatments, in which groups are only occasionally used as an added means of stability. Why is it […]

The practice of yoga has become one of the most beneficial holistic mental health treatments. Yoga is used in rehab centers, psychiatric institutions, and by wellness practitioners around the world. Studies have found that yoga has quantifiable benefits on mental health. Yoga’s effect on physical health is easy to explain. Stretching your body using yoga […]

With the unemployment rates rocketing up week by week, many people coming out of rehab are facing a familiar problem. Can I find work as a recovering addict? Mistakes made while under the influence of substances may have led to criminal records, bad credit, and a history of problematic work behavior. You probably have gaps […]

With everyone stuck in quarantine, everyone is sharing their coping strategies online. Some of these strategies are extremely useful. There may be far too many home workout routines going around, but I have certainly benefited from them. Unfortunately, not everyone’s quarantine strategies are that healthy. Many people – from your friends and family members to […]

People struggling with addiction often lose the trust of their family, friends, and colleagues. You may have lied, stolen, and let people down throughout the time that you were using substances. As addicts, we become experts at manipulation, pulling the wool over the eyes of others and even ourselves. What happens once you have left […]

Have you considered keeping a journal in rehab? Documenting the process can have important benefits, and can help you stay on track even when you have returned to the outside world. Psychologists have long extolled the importance of keeping a journal or diary. The process of writing your experiences down by hand is, at the […]