Tag: addiction recovery
The impact of meditation on the brain during addiction treatment
Devan Thrash has been off meth for the past 16 months and credited meditation with helping her maintain her sobriety.
“Before I went into...
Diversity in social interactions boosts addiction recovery, new study finds
The Journal of Applied Social Psychology recently published a study that posed a question about addiction recovery: “Is it me or should my friends...
The branches of addiction recovery and intervention approaches
A research paper published in last month’s issue of the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing provided a deeper look into a range...
Identifying drug relapse risk factors
A research project at California State University in San Bernardino identified several factors that may cause people who have completed their first 12-step program...
New technique shows promise in helping mothers in addiction recovery
Studies have shown that mothers with a history of substance abuse are more likely to lose custody of their children, but a new report...
A three-pronged, non-pharmacological approach to addiction treatment
Mindfulness has long been considered an effective tool in addiction treatment. Techniques such as yoga and meditation can provide a sense of balance and...
Making physical exercise work in addiction treatment
Last month’s volume of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment included a research that explored the benefit of physical exercise in addiction treatment.
“Exercise has...
Toronto man chronicles journey through drug addiction and recovery
Toronto resident Brian Paolino wonders how someone can be interested in a 35-year-old who “grew up biologically but not psychologically.”
Paolino explained he thinks the...
Understanding substance cravings
Substance use disorder is recognized as a brain disease, characterized by persistent drug-seeking behavior in spite of negative consequences. A primary component of ongoing...
The faithful way out: from addicted drug dealer to reformed missionary
Before 12-year-old Kayden Carlos started sixth grade, he experimented with alcohol.
Shortly after, he smoked marijuana with friends at a concert and got his first...
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