Setting Healthy Boundaries with Technology During Recovery

Setting Healthy Boundaries with Technology During Recovery

Recovery is a lifelong process, and a continuous struggle to fight temptations. The digital world has tools that can help you, but it can also be a source of stress and triggers for relapse. That’s why it’s important to set boundaries with technology so that you can...
10 Foods That Can Improve Brain Health

10 Foods That Can Improve Brain Health

The human brain is a small organ, but it uses about 20% of the calories you consume. It also needs specific nutrients in order to function properly, so it’s important to your brain to eat a healthy diet rich in those nutrients. Consuming certain nutrients may even be...
Can Spirituality Help with Recovery?

Can Spirituality Help with Recovery?

Spirituality is a part of many recovery programs, including 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Spirituality is not for everyone, but many people in recovery turn to spirituality for support and guidance. It’s a personal choice, but...
Adderall Addiction Treatment

Adderall Addiction Treatment

As a physician dedicated to whole-person recovery, I’ve seen firsthand how prescription medications—though helpful for many—can become harmful when misused. Adderall is one of those medications. While often prescribed to help individuals with ADHD or narcolepsy, it’s...
The Role of Technology in Recovery

The Role of Technology in Recovery

Addiction treatment has evolved over time, with new types of evidence-based therapies emerging over the years. In more recent history, technology has become a part of addiction treatment and recovery, offering patients more accessibility to treatment, and tools for...
The Science of Long-Term Recovery

The Science of Long-Term Recovery

A substance abuse disorder can have a devastating effect on your life, but it also takes a toll on your brain and your body. However, with treatment, you can reclaim your life and heal your mind and body over time. How Addiction Affects the Brain Substances change the...