by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 28, 2025 | Recovery, Addiction Recovery
Better nutrition can really make your life much easier. It’s the fuel your mind and body need to function at optimal levels. When studying the direct effects of a whole foods diet and addiction recovery, dieticians point to specific benefits, such as: Helping...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction
Is Addiction Hereditary? Many people, especially teens, wonder if the propensity for addiction is hereditary. The answer is yes—and no. Generational cycles of addiction can devastate families and communities. Research indicates that genetics are responsible for...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery
The traditional dictionary definition of making amends is to “correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation one has caused.” This is a frequent topic of discussion for people once addicted to alcohol or drugs. One vital point often discussed is...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2024 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
When someone suffers from substance abuse disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD), it’s often difficult for the people around them to understand what’s going on and why the person simply can’t stop. “If they wanted to, they’d just...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2024 | Recovery, Addiction Recovery, Healthy Living
Most individuals who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse have dietary problems as well. At one end of the spectrum is an individual choosing fatty, sugary foods over more healthy options. At the other end, someone with substance issues may have extreme vitamin...
