Beyond its damaging effects on your relationships, job and physical well-being, addiction also fundamentally changes your brain. Over time, chronic substance use can impair your memory, disrupt emotional regulation and damage your decision-making abilities. In the most severe cases, it can lead to permanent cognitive decline or even brain...
Opioid addiction takes a significant mental and physical toll. While FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine manage withdrawal symptoms and stabilize brain chemistry, recent research suggests that complementary therapies like yoga may accelerate holistic healing. What the Research Shows Yoga, an ancient mind-body discipline, can improve flexibility, relieve anxiety and strengthen your musculoskeletal...
Kratom used to live in the dark corners of the internet. Now it’s sitting on shelves next to energy shots and gummy candy, dressed up like it’s regulated, tested, and safe. It isn’t. Last week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide warning on kratom and a...
For millions of Americans living with chronic illness, every day is a balancing act – managing pain, remembering to take their medications and trying to maintain their quality of life. But when health conditions like diabetes, cancer, arthritis or fibromyalgia overlap with substance use, the path forward becomes even...
The start of a new year can bring a renewed sense of hope, especially for people in recovery. You may feel freshly inspired to improve your well-being or accomplish lofty goals. But while enthusiasm is a positive trait, overly ambitious New Year’s resolutions can sometimes set you up for...
The holiday season stirs up pain, stress and loneliness for many people, especially for those in addiction recovery. Whether it’s the memory of lost loved ones, unresolved family conflict or the pressure to spend more than you can afford, emotional triggers can feel overwhelming. Holiday Triggers That May Cause Emotional...
Despite media portrayals depicting the holiday season as joyful and heartwarming, this season can bring a whirlwind of emotions for many people, especially those in recovery. Family tensions, financial stress, travel logistics and loneliness can become overwhelming, leading to anxiety, depression or relapse triggers. In such emotionally charged times,...
Commercials and other media typically depict Thanksgiving as a joyful time filled with love, gratitude and togetherness. But if you’re a caregiver, you may feel too exhausted or overwhelmed to celebrate this holiday season. Whether you care for aging parents, young children, a partner in addiction recovery or manage...
