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Holistic therapies contribute a great deal to your sobriety success and overall wellness. From spending quality time in nature and meditation to biofeedback and progressive muscle relaxation, there are many methods you can use to reduce stress and stay calm. Vagus nerve stimulation is another helpful technique to try.  What’s the Vagus Nerve? Your body’s...

During recovery, when temptation and self-doubt threaten to pull you back into old patterns, cultivating gratitude serves as a grounding force, shifting focus from what’s missing to what’s meaningful. Most importantly, finding reasons to be thankful has proven benefits for your life overall—which makes sobriety even easier.  What Science Says About Gratitude The site Grateful...

Many young people and teens believe a little experimentation with drugs or alcohol isn’t a big deal, especially when they’re trying to have a good time with their friends. However, ecstasy requires a closer look, as it can have serious health consequences. Fortunately, effective ecstasy withdrawal and treatment is possible when managed by addiction professionals. ...

When we think of stress, it often involves work demands, obligations we can’t ignore, sudden life changes, and other external factors. But sometimes people contribute to our stress in recovery, too, by wanting or asking more than what we’re capable of in the moment. So knowing how and when to say no while reinforcing boundaries...

The board-certified professionals at Willingway follow distinct protocols to help active service members, first responders, Veterans, and their families receive the attention they deserve. Through the Tactical Recovery Support Services, we create a culturally competent and trauma-informed environment, using evidence-based, customized practices to help individuals learn effective condition management and create long-lasting recovery. The Threat...

Scientific facts help dispel addiction myths and stigmas and also empower people to look more closely at the root causes for this disease. So while it’s true that heredity is approximately half of an individual’s risk for addiction, it’s also true that this family characteristic doesn’t mean you’re doomed—it’s simply another fact you have to...

There’s still a lot of critical judgments about addiction. Many people don’t understand that it’s a brain disease and not something as simple as a lack of willpower. Even individuals who suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) sometimes struggle with what they’re going through, including using outdated language like “addict”...

Author Melodie Beattie once said, “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” What’s even more fascinating is how scientists and spiritualists alike have studied the power of gratitude and find it to be a vital expression. Have you ever thought about keeping a gratitude journal? Here...

Many people think that if someone returns to rehab, it’s a sign of failure. Instead, it might be more beneficial to consider it an opportunity to learn more methods for healing. When properly treated, substance use disorder (SUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be managed effectively for life. But there needs to be a...

As you learn more about addiction and recovery, it’s fascinating to be introduced to new ways of thinking. Recognizing that you have the ability to not only change behavior but also adjust thought patterns presents a whole new world of opportunities. And this is the core of a growth mindset.  Understanding Fixed and Growth MindsetsVocabulary.com...