A tradition at Morningside Recovery is our adventure therapy trips. This month, we set out for a Big Bear hiking…
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Archives for 2014
Famous Figures That Suffered From Agoraphobia
Many renowned and accomplished people also suffer from social anxiety. Surprisingly, these three famous figures suffered from agoraphobia, a debilitating social disorder.
7 Powerful Addiction Memoirs to Add to Your Reading List
These 7 powerful addiction memoirs will remind you that you are not alone in your struggle with addiction. Even if you are not in recovery, these memoirs are incredibly relatable to anyone dealing with loss, depression, or hardship.
Your Brain on Pot: Recent Study Shows the Effects of Marijuana on the Brain
A recent study at Harvard and Northwestern University reveals the surprising effects of marijuana on the brain and body. Marijuana effects parts of the brain that control memory, motivation, and the pleasure-reward center involved in sex, socializing, and eating.
Refreshing Fruit Infused Water Recipes
These delicious and refreshing fruit infused water recipes will quench your thirst and make you want to drink more water. Water with a splash of fruit is a great substitute for alcoholic beverages or sugary soft drinks.
How to Party like a Recovery Rockstar
Party like a real rockstar! Most actual rockstars from the golden age of rock are sober or clean today and proud of it. Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, and even contemporary stars like Lana Del Rey and Trent Reznor are all clean and sober – and still talented and living lives full of fun.
What Is Non-Traditional Treatment?
Non-traditional treatment is much more successful than lock-down rehab treatment because it helps people choose sobriety for themselves. In Open Treatment people get the tools they need to get sober and stay sober long after treatment is finished.
Love and Recovery
Recovering from addiction is similar to going through a really bad breakup. You feel completely lost and miss the feeling you get from drugs or alcohol, even though you know it was destructive. Because you are getting over addiction, love in recovery can be difficult, but not impossible.
Be Mindful in Recovery
The temptation to relapse is almost unbearable. Something bad happens and all you want is to get back the high and forget everything. It is in these moments especially that you need to be mindful in recovery, and use these tools to prevent a relapse.
