You have to fight for recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. Here are 9 ways to arm yourself against relapse triggers that threaten sobriety. What are relapse triggers? Party invitations, rude coworkers, family troubles and rocky relationships can all pose the threat of relapse if not properly
9 Ways to Arm Yourself Against Triggers
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Relapse Prevention
When people suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction, they are suffering from a disease. There is treatment for this disease, but it often does not fully go away. For the rest of their lives, they'll have to keep drug addiction relapse prevention in mind, otherwise they'll fall into old habits. As a
Recovery is a Community Effort
Several months ago, I shared my recovery story with a young lady. She was struggling to overcome a devastating addiction that was beginning to wreak havoc on her health and life. Sitting in a chair across from me, her body crumpled in defeat with a mix of anguish and envy, she asked, "How did you do
Guide to Psychiatric Service Dogs for Mental Health Treatment
For thousands of years, humans and animals have had close relationships, and it is no surprise that the first domesticated animal is the one that remains closest to some human hearts: the dog. Dogs have guarded human campsites, hunted, herded, and provided companionship to us for at least 12,000
Students Guide to Avoiding Drugs
It's something that many students have to deal with on a regular basis: the lure and temptation of potentially dangerous drugs. Unlike what many administrators and parents hope, the simple attitude of "just say no" is not enough. There needs to be a students' guide to avoiding drugs that works. The
Here’s How to Put a New Twist on Your Yoga Routine
Enliven your practice and put a new twist on your yoga routine with these seven different yoga styles. When people imagine yoga, they automatically picture a person holding a pose with perfect stillness. It is these poses that define yoga, but there is more to it than silently sitting. Yoga is
A Guide to Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse
Latest figures indicate that more than 40% of Americans use at least one prescription drug. Therefore, preventing prescription drug abuse has to become the responsibility of all individuals. Prescription drugs are vital for treating health conditions, but they can also be very dangerous. Individuals
Paws on Recovery
Morningside Recovery is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Morningside Pet Program with our Paws On Recovery Contest to see who has the cutest pet! By submitting the cutest or funniest picture of your pet, you will enter into the contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes! A public
The Signs, Symptoms and Basics of Depression
There are several types of depression, each with its own distinct set of symptoms. Correctly identifying the type of depression that a person is suffering from is important for successful treatment and care. These include chronic depression, major depression, manic depression, and postpartum,