Behavioral, Corporate, drug recovery
At the end of an addiction treatment program, most people probably aren’t thinking about going back to rehab. But the reality is that 18-26% of people who seek treatment for a substance use disorder will eventually readmit to rehab. Although this statement may...
Behavioral, drug recovery
Physical activity in recovery is one of many adjunct treatments that can help improve substance abuse treatment outcomes. Exercise can improve your emotional and physical well-being. Physical activity can help you create a healthy daily routine and build recovery...
Behavioral, Corporate, drug recovery
People with substance use disorders often experience intense sugar cravings. Even the original printing of The Big Book in Alcoholics Anonymous mentions a physician who encouraged newly sober alcoholics to keep chocolate or candy on hand to help manage alcohol...
Behavioral, Corporate, drug recovery
Addiction creates structural changes in the brain’s reward network. These changes can cause people to lose control over their substance use and neglect other activities and responsibilities. Seeking recovery is a challenging prospect to attempt alone, however,...
Behavioral, Corporate, detox, drug recovery
Detoxing at home may seem like a comfortable and safe choice for starting your life in recovery, but at-home detox can be dangerous and unpredictable. Addiction is a physical dependence on substances, and quitting cold turkey can have intense, sometimes deadly...