Is addiction a disease? Many families ask this question when their loved ones struggle with addiction. While some people want to believe that it’s a lifestyle choice that people can change, it’s not that simple. The short answer to this question is that addiction is, in fact, a disease. However, through addiction treatment services, recovery…
While many diseases can wreak havoc on an individual’s life, eating disorders can have a particularly adverse impact. Luckily, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) created an event to address and resolve the issues that result from this disease. The event is called National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. During this time, focus on the importance…
In today’s world, focusing on holistic health is immensely important. This is the case for many reasons, including the rise of synthetic foods and sedentary living patterns. One aspect of wellness that women should pay attention to is heart health. In understanding the importance of heart health, you may want to participate in National Wear…
Rehab opens the door to a lifestyle change. Whereas in the past your day revolved around drug abuse, you are now actively working toward lifelong sobriety. This is why good-quality care facilities have a strong aftercare component. What is transitional living, and how will it help you achieve your goal of living free of drugs…
More and more people each year are struggling with their mental health, but there is still a lack of awareness. Aside from the lack of awareness, some people are afraid to discuss their mental health because of the stigma. Because of this, there’s World Mental Health Day 2018, which is aimed at helping spread awareness…
Believe it or not, relationships can enable addiction in many ways. People often feed off of each other to the point where they become the triggers for drugs. When this happens, they have two choices. They can do something about it or allow the relationship to cause them harm. Relationships Can Enable Addiction to Many…
Millions of people go through life experiences that can be traumatic. While the type of trauma can vary widely, the effects are often long-lasting. Gaining control over the painful effects of emotional trauma can take an intervention from a qualified rehabilitation facility. Understanding Emotional Trauma Emotional trauma can mean very different things to different people.…
Women are often responsible for caring for the emotional, mental, and physical needs of others. That said, women affected by substance abuse and dependency may ignore their own needs as they focus on the care of others. However, such behavior can prevent necessary healing from taking place. Women should never overlook the benefits of rehabilitation…
Women and men experience addiction at nearly equal rates. But did you know women in recovery experience their own set of unique challenges? Women and Addiction Women often begin using addictive substances for very different reasons than men. As a result, their treatment solutions should aim to address the unique factors that led to the…