Why cold weather increases overdose deaths
As we gear up for a cold weekend, we're learning overdoses actually spike when temperatures drop. Evan Radtke knows what...
Your Body
Sleep is essential to recovery… and an often difficult task. Here’s why you can’t sleep, and what you can do about it.
Exhaustion is one of the biggest triggers for relapse so it is important to get to the root of the sleep trouble.
Read MoreEducation is a life-saver
Awareness of opiod overdoses results in drop of deaths, study says
Read MoreTop 10 Depression Destroyers
It's winter. The days are short. It's dark early. And it's a fact, unless you happen to live on the other side of the world.
Read MoreResearchers: Shame leads to alcohol relapse
Body language has a lot to say about relapse, according to a recent study released by the University of British Columbia. Slumped shoulders, narrow chests and other physical manifestations of shameful feelings can directly predict a relapse in addicts and alcholics, the university reported in an news release detailing the findings of the study, which explored drinking and health outcomes in newly sober recovering alcoholics.
Read MoreBe cautious of these medicines for trigger-free colds
Many common cold, flu and allergy medications, including antihistamines, decongestants, liquid forms of fever reducer and pain reliever and expectorants, contain alcohol. And even the slightest bit of alcohol can be enough to awaken cravings.
Read MoreImprove your health and wellness with these breathing exercises
Here’s how to make each inhalation and exhalation really count.
Read MoreSix sensible nutrition tips for post-rehab nutrition
Follow these six nutritional guidelines post-rehab and you’ll be well on your way to a healthier lifestyle.
Read More4 better pain relief choices instead of meds
Here are four pain management alternatives to swallowing a pill for those concerned about jeopardizing their recovery.
Read MoreCaffeine – its perks and problems
Coffee — it’s a recovery meeting staple. But when it comes to caffeine, how much is too much?
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