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Video: “Medicine” Illustrates Being In Love With An Addict

October 26th, 2015 - Read more

The video below, set to “Medicine” by Daughter, illustrates the difficult journey of being in love with someone struggling with addiction. It tells a love story “tangled in addiction…[in which] we see the consequences of a lover who is struggling with her partner’s disease and the person he once was, only to succumb to his demons …

Filed Under: Addiction

Managing Seasonal Stress, Naturally

October 22nd, 2015 - Read more

As we enter into the fall season and holiday-related stressors are just around the corner, now is a great time to get your stress levels in check in a natural way. In response to a variety of stress triggers at work and at home, managing stress with natural remedies is a safe and impactful way …

Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition for Wellness, Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Movement and Exercise for Wellness

Learning Daily Living Skills Might Need to Be a Part of Your Recovery

October 21st, 2015 - Read more

It is often the case that someone who has struggled with addiction has also had trouble functioning in their daily life. For instance, a person who has been addicted to drugs or alcohol for a significant period of time might not have learned how to do their laundry, cook meals, clean their home, or keep …

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Double Trouble in Recovery – A Support Group for Dual Diagnosis People

October 19th, 2015 - Read more

For those who experience both a mental illness as well as an addiction, the road to recovery can be challenging. There are many steps and a variety of treatment methods that a person needs to follow that it can sometimes feel like recovery itself is a challenge. However, it’s precisely for this reason that support …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

Animation of Addiction

October 16th, 2015 - Read more

Andreas Hykade animates, scripts, and directs the video below, entitled “Nuggets.” The animation gives a unique and powerful view of addiction and the highs and lows that go along with it. Kiwi tastes a golden nugget, and we follow his journey through addiction. Simple yet captivating, Hykade illustrates a complicated issue in a straightforward and …

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The Mental Health of Men and Addiction

October 16th, 2015 - Read more

It’s very common for men to act out their emotional problems through drinking or drug use. They may not know how to communicate their feelings. Men might not even know what they are feeling except for knowing they are uncomfortable. And it’s very common for men to express anger as a means to cover up …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

Sun Salutations Linked to Fewer Doctor Visits

October 15th, 2015 - Read more

Researchers have long confirmed the benefits of yoga and meditation for both physical and mental health. These practices are tied to reduction in anxiety and stress among many other advantages. Recently, a new study out of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine found that those who regularly utilize deep relaxation techniques may require fewer doctor visits. …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Movement and Exercise for Wellness

From Partial Recovery to Full Recovery from Addiction

October 13th, 2015 - Read more

In recovery from addiction, some people at first choose to simply reduce the amount of drugs or alcohol they are taking. For instance, there are a number of healing programs that focus on a reduction of harm from alcohol or drug use. These programs do not emphasize sobriety, but instead partial recovery. However, at some …

Filed Under: Addiction

Demi Lovato Challenges Mental Illness Stigmas

October 13th, 2015 - Read more

Actress and singer Demi Lovato has long been an advocate for open dialogue surrounding mental illness. She acts as the spokesperson for “Be Vocal: Speak Up For Mental Health” and has been very open about her struggles with bipolar disorder. Following the recent shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon last week, Lovato speaks out …

Filed Under: Mental Health

Drug Free Ways to Manage Stress

October 9th, 2015 - Read more

One of the most common reasons why people turn to drugs and alcohol is because of the stress in their lives. They might have a high amount of emotional stress, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, or a child moving away from home. A person might also have a high amount …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Spirituality