Understanding The Therapeutic And Restorative Benefits Of Healing Gardens

by Lynne // November 11, 2018 // No Comments

Gardens have been touted for their therapeutic benefits for centuries. Horticulture therapy grew exponentially after World War II as a result of the many veterans who were hospitalized after the war. In the recent past, the benefits of spending time... Continue reading →

Helping Your Children Cope With Your Recovery

by Lynne // November 6, 2018 // No Comments

Sobriety is a hard-won and hard-fought status of being. You have battled through the toughest fight you have ever had and now you’re trying to stay on the straight and narrow. Just because you have had a month or even... Continue reading →

Addiction’s Toll on the Body

by Lynne // October 24, 2018 // 6 Comments

Addiction can have many dire consequences to our mind and body and therefore we must overcome them. Many of us do not realize how overusing both drugs and alcohol can damage every part of the body in different ways. Addiction... Continue reading →

Drug Addiction, Health, and Life After

by Lynne // October 19, 2018 // No Comments

The word addiction comes from the Latin term “addictus” which means enslavement. The modern definition of drug addiction is the persistent and compulsive use of a harmful substance where the user is aware that the substances can harm his body.... Continue reading →

Healthy Gut, Happy Life: How Our Microbes Affect Our Mood

by Lynne // October 19, 2018 // No Comments

We all know about eating well to improve our general health, and even to address specific issues like heart disease or diabetes. But did you know that tailoring your diet can also support your mental health as well? Making some... Continue reading →

5 Tips For Staying Sober Over The Festive Season

by Lynne // October 8, 2018 // 14 Comments

Whether this is going to be your first sober Christmas or your 10th you need to put a little bit of thought and effort into how you are going to manage the upcoming festive season. Over the Christmas period and... Continue reading →

Restoring Dental Health After Addiction

by Lynne // October 1, 2018 // No Comments

Substance abuse is something that takes its toll on the entire body. This includes the mouth. When a person is addicted to drugs the teeth can become sensitive, stained, and develop cracks and cavities. In extreme addiction cases a person... Continue reading →

Foods You Need to Eat if you Are Depressed or Down in the Dumps

by Lynne // September 27, 2018 // No Comments

If you are feeling low or if you know that your mental health could do with some support then your diet may be to blame. After all, if you have a very poor diet then this could really be limiting... Continue reading →

After Addiction: Getting Back to Feeling Like ‘You’ Again

by Lynne // September 24, 2018 // No Comments

When addiction has its grasp on you, you truly do lose a part of yourself. The addiction becomes the most important thing in your life- it comes ahead of family, friends and everything you value and hold dear to you.... Continue reading →

What to Look For in a Rehab Center – Austin Edition

by Lynne // September 7, 2018 // No Comments

A vast majority of people would not even want to legitimately think about the process of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is long, tiring, challenging, and frightening, all at the same time, and in no particular order. That is why, if... Continue reading →