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How Forgiveness Can Help You and Your Family Heal

Having trouble forgiving a loved one struggling with addiction? Clinician Gabrielle Wynschenk analyzes how and why forgiveness is such a powerful force.
Wellness Topics

Navigating Recovery with Labyrinth Walking

What Is a Labyrinth? The structure’s namesake, the Labyrinth of Knossos, was an elaborate, maze-like trap designed by the Ancient Greek architect Daedalus for Minos, King of Crete, to hold the mythical beast the Minotaur captive. While the original labyrinth was created to confuse and imprison, the structure has evolved to hold a more symbolic […]
Wellness Topics

The Sweat Lodge: Healing with Heat

Sweat lodges are sacred indigenous structures that heal the mind and body. Keep reading to discover how they can benefit your recovery.
Recovery

Boundaries in Recovery: What They Are, How to Set Them, and Why You Need Them

Setting boundaries is essential in addiction recovery not just for the family, but the person with the substance use disorder themselves. Here's why.
Education & Awareness

E-Cigarette Rise in Popularity and its Effects

Teen e-cigarette use has exploded in recent years. With higher nicotine content and cheaper prices, understanding what e-cigarettes are and their effects is crucial.
Wellness Topics

Harmonious Healing with Sound Baths

If you enjoy listening to music or have that favorite song you love to blast on repeat, then you’ve already experienced some of the healing powers of sound. Enjoyed by all walks of life, sound baths can help you relax and de-stress after a long day or a rough patch in recovery. Continue reading to […]
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Making it Through, One Day at a Time

Candy shares the ups and downs of her child's struggle with addiction nearly 20 years ago. The mother of 3 reflects on her life back then and how it has changed today.
Wellness Topics

Beginner Exercises for Those in Addiction Recovery

Moving your body is a great way to improve your mental and physical health in recovery. Read this guide to know where to start.
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Stories of Transformation: Pat M.

Sobriety Date: 9/11/2001 Loving Husband and Father Grateful Dead Fan (Deadhead) AA and Wellness Advocate Pat struggled with substance abuse most of his early life trying to run from his problems rather than face them. After many obstacles, a few attempts to get sober, and a bit of self-discovery, Pat is now living a beautiful […]
Recovery

Sleep and Recovery: Rest Your Way to Better Health

Learn how getting enough sleep benefits your health, and why developing healthy sleep habits is vital to recovering from drug addiction.
Personal Stories & Accounts

Stories of Transformation: Amy L.

Amy was always interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and striving for good grades, but then addiction got in the way. See what happens when Amy chose to put her own life first.
Recovery

Cultivating Wellness with Qigong in Recovery

Qigong is an ancient Chinese wellness practice that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. How can qigong help recovery from addiction?