According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates in the United States have increased 25% since 1999, affecting people of all sexes, ages, races, and ethnic groups. Suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in the United States....
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...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, was once considered a fluke. Now, medical experts have a better understanding of why gray skies, cold winds, and a lack of warm sun on your body makes a difference in your disposition. Also known as seasonal or winter depression,...
The act of meditation has many forms. The least complicated method is to simply sit and observe your breath for a minute or two. A more advanced practice might include an hour in quiet contemplation. Some techniques relax. Others may energize. Still others might...
Ongoing research in the study of effective addiction treatments reveals the potential of alternative techniques as part of a detailed recovery plan. About Yoga The practice of yoga is an alternative approach with promise. It incorporates concepts of breath relaxation,...
The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. Having an understanding of how it works helps us to understand how drug addiction is a brain disease. Drugs affect the brain’s pathological and biological processes. Almost all drugs affect the chemical...
