by | Feb 19, 2024 | Mindfulness
Many people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) use alternative therapies or creative hobbies to manage their condition and reduce side effects or symptoms. Creative writing is a common outlet for individuals in treatment. According to the Substance Use and...
by wcrappewj | Nov 2, 2023 | Mindfulness
November 1st is National Stress Awareness Day. Unfortunately, stress causes endless problems for many individuals. That includes the development of substance use disorder (SUD) and various other mental health conditions. Stress also makes it difficult for people to...
by John Sharpe | Oct 18, 2023 | Meditation
Stress is a silent killer among many Americans nowadays. It becomes even more of an issue when people are not able to cope with it in a healthy way. Some turn to substance use, which requires treatment, and then struggle to manage their stress in recovery. For those...
by John Sharpe | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog
Stress is a part of life that everyone must deal with. While it certainly isn’t pleasant, the presence of stress is often necessary in our daily lives. Stress motivates us to achieve our goals or take steps to eliminate the stressor. However, too much stress can...
by John Sharpe | Aug 2, 2022 | Blog
Stress is a short-term response to an external threat. Anxiety disorders are long-term and are in response to an unidentifiable trigger. These conditions are closely related and can show up with similar symptoms. Applying healthy coping techniques can help you improve...