by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 6, 2018 | Recovery
As recovery helps you live a healthier life, it may also spark new ways to enjoy your time with family. To learn how to play with one another, take adventures, try new things, and make lasting memories often doesn’t require a lot of money. Each activity or...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 26, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
One barrier to seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) is the concept of detoxing. In movies and television shows, this process is often depicted in horrific ways. This can create the misconception that stopping drug or alcohol use is worse than continuing....
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 1, 2018 | Recovery
Finding coping mechanisms to handle the pressures of everyday life without drugs or alcohol is an important part of the recovery process. One post-rehab technique that shows a lot of promise for the release of chronic stress and trauma is Eye Movement Desensitization...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 23, 2018 | Mental Health, Recovery
Music is one of the best motivational tools you can use to stay focused on recovery. Music & The Brain When you listen to a song, the brain arranges a sequence of notes and other sounds into a cohesive whole. This structure taps into the body’s nervous...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 8, 2018 | Recovery
Substance use and exercise stimulate the same reward centers in your brain. This is why so many reputable addiction treatment centers offer numerous opportunities for exercise and recreation. Focused movement naturally triggers vital brain chemicals such as dopamine,...
