Holistic rehabilitation options are gaining popularity in the fight against teenage drug and alcohol abuse. Meditation, acupuncture, hypnosis and massage each work in assisting the body’s ability to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. When utilized within a substance abuse treatment program, these activities promote a positive physical and emotional sense of being. Alcohol and…
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With the summer season in full tilt, it’s not uncommon to find yourself enjoying a weekend BBQ, picnic, vacation, beach trip or summer social gathering. For those of us in recovery, these situations can be difficult to swallow when alcohol is involved. In this entry, we’ve included a few tips to help maintain sobriety and…
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Withdrawal symptoms may be emotional or physical in nature. Those experiencing withdrawal can exhibit signs of irritability of anxiety; they may isolate themselves from loved ones or lack the ability to concentrate. Still, others may suffer from heart palpitations, nausea, vomiting and breathing difficulties. One way to fight off the effects is through holistic means.…
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Addiction has a way of destroying the professional and personal life of the afflicted individual. Rehabilitation, though positive, can pose it’s own set of challenges and obstacles. For many, recovery can prove a life-long endeavor. In order to survive the journey, recovering addicts must learn to adjust to a new life, absent from drug and/or…
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The question: Should a person with a Blood Alcohol Count of .06 or .07 be driving? Currently, under the .08 threshold for legal impairment, they may be on the road. A further question: Would lowering the legal threshold to .05 make a difference in the number of lives lost in fatal car crashes every year?…
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