The dangers of drinking and driving can potentially affect anyone who drives or rides on American roads. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 48 minutes, a person dies from a vehicle crash that is associated with alcohol-impaired driving. This very serious problem
The Dangers of Drinking and Driving
A Letter to Parents with Addicted Children
Parents worry about their children no matter their age or their place in life. For parents with addicted children or children in recovery, their roles become infinitely complicated as they toe the line between providing healthy support and enabling for the rest of their lives. The instinct to take
A Healthy Guide to Spring & Summer
The shift from spring to summer is warm and welcome to most, but with graduation season, Memorial Day, and high temperatures just around the corner, Morningside Recovery presents two simple, but major, tips to keeping it as healthy and stress-free as possible! Enjoy this guide to a healthy spring
Examples of Holistic Medicine
"Alternative medicine," or holistic medicine, refers to therapies that fall outside the bounds of conventional medical research. Though there is a huge variety of alternative medical practices, they all share in common the tendency to avoid using artificial drugs and chemicals in treatments. The
The Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
For some people who consume alcohol, there comes a time when they may feel as though they need to limit or eliminate their consumption for various reasons. While it is admirable for someone to take the important step of reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption, the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
Interview with Lisa
I had the wonderful honor to conduct an interview with Lisa Frederiksen. She is a deeply knowledgeable and accomplished author, speaker and consultant in the addiction field. The alcohol and substance abuse among her own loved ones compelled her to research. This research led her to reach out and
Recognizing The Warning Signs of Alcoholism
Asking whether you or someone you care about is an alcoholic is a difficult matter to face. Most who have come to a place in their life where they recognize they have a potential alcohol addiction often don't want to accept the truth. So how do you spot the signs of alcoholism? Signs of
Alcohol-Free Drinks to Enliven Your Body and Soul
What are you drinking? The answer for this question must be completely reinvented for a recovering addict. Of course, alcohol free drinks can be just as delicious and fun as alcoholic ones. Are you drinking a beverage that's packed with nutrients and will boost your energy levels? Healthy Alcohol
Your Happy Place: Healing with Feng Shui
The home is where the heart is. Feng shui can revitalize your living space so that recovery and healing can take root and blossom. By applying this ancient practice to your environment, anxiety and emotional unrest can be eased. Every little step matters when it comes to recovery, so I urge you to