Dr. Mark Pirtle joins us to talk about addiction as a chronic stress illness. He is an integral therapist who works with clients suffering from mental and physical pain. Combining the disciplines of living systems theory, neuroscience, positive psychology, and mindfulness meditation, he developed an evidence-based program called SkillfullyAware for healing stress-related illnesses. Addiction as…
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One of the most important things you’ll learn in rehab is to recognize and address your triggers before it’s too late. HALT — hungry, angry, lonely and tired — is a handy acronym many recovering addicts use to identify the most common triggers that lead to relapse. These are dangerous and risky states of being…
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Many things come with recovery. Among the essential elements for a recovering addict’s success are emotional support, self-awareness, spirituality and money management. Money management for anyone recovering from alcohol addiction is the most problematic of them all. Addicts are notoriously bad with money. They tend to overspend to satisfy the craving. Misspending money can lead…
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Why Is Sleep Vital During Recovery? Sleep is essential during recovery. You require adequate rest during the early recovery phase to enable your body to perform vital tasks that speed your recovery. The brain plays a vital role in your recuperation. It takes in lots of information that needs to be sorted to help you…
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Sleep disorders are conditions that affect your normal sleeping patterns, leading to difficulties falling asleep as well as a reduced amount of sleep overall. These disorders can result from medical issues, health problems, environmental issues and alcohol withdrawal. It’s essential to get adequate high-quality sleep to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Sufficient sleep has many benefits…
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Drug use during wars is as old as war itself. The use of alcohol and drugs in war has lasted for centuries, from Siberians using mushrooms to Iraqi and Afghani soldiers using amphetamines. Even though these drugs were used to boost stamina and performance during conflict, they caused a great deal of havoc among users. Reasons…
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For many people, getting sober is a complex process due to outside stressors and influences. One of the biggest influences — and sometimes stressors — for someone wanting to get sober is the fact that they have a partner or spouse that continues to use alcohol. The partner who continues to drink or use can…
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Summertime, with its longer days and pleasant weather, usually means more outdoor events and parties. From pool parties to weddings and backyard BBQs, these events often have one thing in common — alcohol. While alcohol and summertime socialization may go hand in hand for many individuals, this combination can prove tempting for recovering addicts. It…
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Let’s face it — we all use a substantial amount of social media every day, whether it’s for work, checking emails, connecting with others or for entertainment. From 2005 to 2019, the percentage of adults in the U.S. who used social media increased from 5% to 79%. It’s not only the U.S. who engages in extensive social…
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As the United States death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise, attention is turning to a hidden epidemic causing even more indirect fatalities from the virus. New data from Well Being Trust forecasts that a further 75,000 Americans will suffer deaths of despair in response to the pandemic. This troubling figure draws attention to the need for…
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