October is Emotional Wellness Month, an opportunity to consider how your feelings influence your physical health, relationships, decisions and quality of life. If you’ve habitually used drugs or alcohol to suppress discomfort, manage stress or escape your problems, learning healthier ways to recognize and regulate your emotions is a...
If you have stopped drinking before, quitting again may not seem like a risky proposition. Unfortunately, alcohol withdrawal can be highly unpredictable, which is also what makes it so dangerous. Repeated episodes of heavy drinking followed by withdrawal can make your nervous system increasingly sensitive and worsen your symptoms....
Self-care is a phrase most people associate with relaxation or self-indulgence – taking a vacation, scheduling a professional massage session or treating themselves to a lavish meal at an upscale restaurant. While those activities can be beneficial, the other side of the coin is that self-care isn’t always comfortable...
Every September, National Recovery Month celebrates the millions of people building healthier lives after substance use and recognizes the families, clinicians, peers and communities who support them along the way. It is also an opportunity to challenge misconceptions about what active recovery looks like. Recovery is not a single milestone...
September is Pain Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to increase our understanding and recognition of the millions of people living with persistent discomfort. Chronic pain interferes with sleep, work, mobility, relationships and activities that once brought joy. Prescription opioids can provide valuable relief when used appropriately under a doctor’s supervision,...
Though dehydration might sound like a relatively minor health problem you can fix by drinking a glass of water, significant fluid loss can disrupt the delicate balance your body needs to function, affecting everything from your kidneys and heart to your brain. People struggling with addiction can be particularly vulnerable...
Everyone who enters addiction treatment has different needs. While one person may be medically stable enough to participate in outpatient care, another may experience dangerous withdrawal symptoms, a history of polysubstance abuse, mental health concerns or other underlying health conditions that require intensive monitoring. The American Society of Addiction Medicine...
Choosing an addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one needs help quickly. A search may turn up dozens of facilities promising compassionate care and lasting recovery, but it’s not always easy to determine which programs have the quality standards to back up those...
