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,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | May 1, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Recovery
Statistics are clear: 40 to 60 percent of people who receive treatment for substance abuse will also suffer a relapse. Relapse Doesn’t Equal Failure This doesn’t mean treatment failed, people shouldn’t seek medical assistance for substance use...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 10, 2018 | Addiction, Recovery
Holistic therapy is often a misunderstood application, especially when discussed as treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. What Is Holistic Therapy? The National Institute on Drug Abuse stresses medical evidence that addiction is a brain disease: there’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 29, 2018 | Recovery
In 2009, researchers predicted that by 2020, 5.7 million adults 50 and older will have substance use disorder (SUD)—roughly double the annual average in 2002-2006. One possible cause for the increase, according to researchers, is that people in the demographic of...
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...
