by Dana Hinders | Jun 11, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health
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....
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 | Mar 15, 2018 | Mental Health
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,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Feb 20, 2018 | Mental Health, Recovery
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...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 14, 2017 | Mental Health
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,...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 30, 2016 | Addiction, Mental Health
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...
