Mindful BODY's Drug Rehab Blog
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.”
Why Stopping Therapy After Rehab Can Set You Back
Leaving rehab is just the beginning. Stopping therapy too soon can lead to setbacks. Discover why ongoing therapy is essential for long-term recovery.
Addiction Interventions: What Works and Why
Intervention stories tend to follow the same script—family reaches a breaking point, an expert steps in, and the person struggling with addiction finds their way to treatment.
LGBTQ Rehab: Everything You Need to Know
Learn how LGBTQ rehab provides safe, affirming care for addiction recovery, addressing unique challenges with inclusive, specialized support.
UNDERSTANDING FENTANYL AND ITS DANGERS
The most dangerous and potent type of opioid is fentanyl. It is a type of pain reliever that is actually 50 more stronger than heroin and 100 times more intense than morphine.
WHAT IS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder in which a person has re-occurring thoughts (obsessions) and compulsions (behaviors) that the person repeats over and over. There is an urge for this repetition.
UNDERSTANDING AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
When the body’s immune system starts to attack itself, disorder erupts. There are up to 80,000 different autoimmune disorders ranging in severity. The immune system falls on a spectrum of very low functioning to being overly active.
Revitalizing Recovery: Exploring NAD IV Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Learn how NAD IV therapy supports addiction recovery by easing withdrawal, restoring brain function, and boosting energy. See if it's right for you.
Intervening on Drug Addiction: How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations
Learn expert strategies for preparing compassionate, effective conversations about drug addiction. Discover how to break through denial and connect with your loved one using the right words and professional support.
UNDERSTANDING HORMONE IMBALANCES
General health can be greatly affected by hormones, and an imbalance can alter our mood and emotions. Hormone fluctuation can cause embarrassing acne outbreaks, and can make a person feel sad, mad, or just irritable.
ADHD vs ADD: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder, also called ADHD, is a condition that commonly involves hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and the inability to pay attention. This condition used to just be called ADD or attention deficit disorder.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY QUITTING SMOKING
Quitting smoking is a battle many cigarette users face when attempting to stop cold turkey or even reduce the number of smoke breaks per day. Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the U.S., but nicotine users are certainly addicted and hooked.
CONFIDENCE BOOSTERS TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM
Self confidence attributes to a happy personality. Low-self confidence attributes to depression, influences how you view yourself, and hinders how you interact with others.
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING COMMON STRESSORS
What lights a fire under you?? What grinds your gears, makes you angry, sad, worried, or STRESSED?? We each deal with the components of life differently, and our reactions to circumstances dictate our emotional well-being.
UNDERSTANDING SELECTIVE SERATONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRIs)
The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medication works to increase levels of serotonin in the brain.
WHAT IS TEMPTATION?
Temptation is the desire to participate in short term enjoyment. It is an urge that threatens long term goals. Curiosity or fear of loss can cause temptation. Temptation actually has 4 stages.
BREAKING BAD HABITS
We all have our vices. We all have habits we have hung onto forever that we are well aware need to be given up. Somehow along the way, time has flown by, life took over, and we cycle through the stages of giving up our vices then slipping back into our old ways.