by John Sharpe | Apr 6, 2022 | Blog
Being a parent in recovery poses many unique challenges. For starters, you have experienced the consequences of substance use first-hand and will likely do anything in your power to keep your children away from experiencing those consequences...
by John Sharpe | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog
People often group addiction and dependence together or use them interchangeably when explaining substance use issues. While addiction and dependence can and often do occur together, these terms describe different conditions. It is essential to recognize that,...
by John Sharpe | Apr 2, 2022 | Blog
Before treatment for substance use disorders or addiction can begin, detox must occur. Detoxification—or detox—is the process of cleansing the body of toxic and addictive chemicals found in drugs and alcohol. In recovery, detox is an essential phase as it helps...
by John Sharpe | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog
As internet search engines become more readily available on our technological devices, it is no surprise that people are becoming more reliant on self-diagnosing when they experience pain, distress, or other symptoms. While there are pros to having access to medical...
by John Sharpe | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog
Trauma-informed yoga (TIY), also known as trauma-sensitive yoga, is a therapeutic yogic intervention that is designed to address the specific needs and experiences of trauma survivors. It emphasizes that trauma impacts the entire mind-body system rather than...
by John Sharpe | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog
Words are powerful. We are introduced to the power of language at a very young age. We are taught to express our wants, needs, and emotions through the use of words. Although we are used to communicating through language, we rarely acknowledge the power behind the...
