53% of Americans report that they feel better about themselves after exercising, according to the American Psychological Association. As such, exercise has a pretty positive reputation in being an effective way of self-improvement. In the case of those battling with alcoholism or substance … [Read more...] aboutThe Physical Remedy: Employing Exercise To Empower Addiction Recovery
How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep Quality
If you've ever had too much to drink, you know that drowsiness is one of the main side effects of alcohol. Alcohol is fundamentally a depressant. While it loosens social inhibitions, it also slows down your brain. To that end, some people even use alcohol as a sleep aid – and it’s true, … [Read more...] aboutHow Alcohol Affects Your Sleep Quality
DUI Prevention for The Holiday Season
The winter season has finally arrived bringing a few of the most highly celebrated holidays in the United States. Unfortunately, the holidays are notorious for a large count of DUI related arrests, accidents and fatalities. Driver’s across the nation have a responsibility to make the roads as … [Read more...] aboutDUI Prevention for The Holiday Season
How To Manage Addiction During The Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, what with gift-giving, travel and keeping up with all the different parts of the increasingly complicated modern family unit. For the 21 million Americans living with at least one addiction and for those in recovery, the holiday time … [Read more...] aboutHow To Manage Addiction During The Holidays