Exercise is good for the body. It can strengthen the muscles and improve cardiovascular health. What is the role of exercise in addiction recovery? As it turns out, there is a...
Ohio roads saw over 4,500 drug-related vehicles crashes in 2016, an increase of 11 percent over 2015 and 21 percent over 2013. Ohio State Highway Patrol crime lab toxicology director,...
For those struggling with addiction, one of the most common concerns about entering rehab is dealing with withdrawal symptoms during and immediately after detox. Withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable, but...
What are some of the supports that you plan to use as you start or continue your addiction recovery journey? While counseling, therapy and 12-step meetings can be powerful tools...
Opioid addiction can kill, so why do people start to use opioids at all? The unfortunate fact is that opioids lead to temporary feelings of wellbeing, and these feelings can...
If you are dealing with a substance use disorder, it might seem like a celebration is hard to find. After all, you have struggled for a long time, and you...
What does sobriety really mean? When you think of sobriety, you might think of the fact that you are no longer dependent on drugs or alcohol. However, sobriety has a...
After going through rehabilitative addiction therapy, you should feel accomplished. After all, admitting that you need help and then taking the necessary steps to get it is never easy, nor...
The concept makes sense; stick with a group of peers who are going through the same issues, and support each other throughout the journey in order to stay on the...
A specialized aftercare plan is the key to your continued recovery after rehab. What Is Aftercare? Recovery from a substance use disorder does not take place over a fixed period...