What Is Ibogaine?
Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive alkaloid from the West African Tabernanthe iboga plant that is being researched as a potential addiction interrupter, particularly for opioid use disorder,…
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How Can Cardio & Exercise Therapy Support Addiction Recovery?
Aerobic exercise is described as “nature’s antidepressant” and a powerful ally in addiction recovery because it promotes neuroplasticity, helping the brain rewire itself by stimulating the same reward…
Read moreLife on Life’s Terms: When Life Still Comes at You in Recovery
This article emphasizes that life’s challenges, or “life on life’s terms,” do not stop during sobriety, making true recovery a winding path that requires resilience. It defines living…
Read moreHow Service in Recovery Helps Keep You Sober
Service in recovery, which includes sober volunteering and peer mentoring, is a powerful tool for maintaining long-term sobriety by building a new, positive identity based on connection and…
Read moreAlcohol, Gender Bias & the Telescoping Effect
The telescoping effect refers to the observation that women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) often experience a compressed timeline from their first drink to the development of dependence…
Read moreThe Power of SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based, self-empowering, and secular program designed to help individuals overcome substance use and various behavioral addictions. This non-12-step approach utilizes…
Read moreWhat Is Full Body Acupuncture?
Full body acupuncture is a complementary therapy for drug and alcohol addiction recovery, differing from ear acupuncture by strategically placing needles across the entire body to regulate the…
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