Healthy Living
Life is much more than just the absence of alcohol or drugs. Boost yourself with these tips that promote physical, emotional and mental health.

Regular Health Service Visits May Reduce Suicide Risk Among Youth
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.The more we learn the warning signs—and the more willing we are to step in and help—the more we can do to fight youth suicide. Continue Reading
The more we learn the warning signs—and the more willing we are to step in and help—the more we can do to fight youth suicide. Continue Reading

6 Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Monica RomanoWith summer in full swing and temperatures soaring, we are reminded again of the importance of staying hydrated and healthy. Continue Reading
With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring, we are reminded again of the importance of staying hydrated and healthy. Continue Reading

Celery Juice: The Latest Trend in Addiction Recovery
By Monica RomanoDrinking celery juice is especially beneficial for people in recovery from substance abuse. Continue Reading
Drinking celery juice is especially beneficial for people in recovery from substance abuse. Continue Reading

Quitting Cigarettes During Early Recovery
By Monica RomanoIs smoking used as a crutch to help ward off intense cravings that may increase the possibility of relapse? Or, is it simply sw... Continue Reading
Is smoking used as a crutch to help ward off intense cravings that may increase the possibility of relapse? Or, is it simply sw... Continue Reading

Detox Side Effects and How to Alleviate Them
By Dawn HurleyThese are only a few of the symptoms of drug and alcohol detox, however, overcoming them will mean a healthier you when it's al... Continue Reading
These are only a few of the symptoms of drug and alcohol detox, however, overcoming them will mean a healthier you when it's al... Continue Reading

5 Practices to Combat Sugar Cravings During Recovery
By Dawn HurleyAlcoholics often experience intense sugar cravings after overcoming addiction. Continue Reading
Alcoholics often experience intense sugar cravings after overcoming addiction. Continue Reading

Is Coffee Bad for You During Recovery?
By Cynthia AdeniyiConcerns about coffee and recovery fall in one of two categories: the impact of caffeine and the use of coffee to change one's ... Continue Reading
Concerns about coffee and recovery fall in one of two categories: the impact of caffeine and the use of coffee to change one's ... Continue Reading

Finding a Good Night’s Sleep in Recovery
By Audrey BeimResearch has shown that recovering alcoholics with sleep disorders were twice as likely to relapse as those who get a good nigh... Continue Reading
Research has shown that recovering alcoholics with sleep disorders were twice as likely to relapse as those who get a good nigh... Continue Reading

How Hormonal Imbalances May Affect Recovery
By Dr. Mark Calarco, DO, MBAResponsible eating and regular exercise can replace many of the bad habits that contribute to relapse, but you should also keep... Continue Reading
Responsible eating and regular exercise can replace many of the bad habits that contribute to relapse, but you should also keep... Continue Reading

3 Ways You Can Meditate at Work
By Audrey BeimIt's not hard to squeeze in a meditation ritual at the workplace. These 3 tips can help you improve not only your health, but a... Continue Reading
It's not hard to squeeze in a meditation ritual at the workplace. These 3 tips can help you improve not only your health, but a... Continue Reading

How Your Pillow Plays an Important Role in Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaIf you're experiencing restless nights, body pain and allergic reactions during recovery, your pillow may be the one to blame. Continue Reading
If you're experiencing restless nights, body pain and allergic reactions during recovery, your pillow may be the one to blame. Continue Reading

7 Ways to Keep Your Immune System Strong in Recovery
By Audrey BeimFlu season is right around the corner and those who have abused drugs and alcohol should pay extra attention to their health. Continue Reading
Flu season is right around the corner and those who have abused drugs and alcohol should pay extra attention to their health. Continue Reading

5 Small Steps to Healthier Eating Habits to Aid Addiction Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaDeveloping healthy eating habits takes time but once established, they help rebuild a body ravaged by addiction and manage cond... Continue Reading
Developing healthy eating habits takes time but once established, they help rebuild a body ravaged by addiction and manage cond... Continue Reading

3 Herbal Teas for Staving Off Cravings
By Elizabeth SewardIf you’re seeking some sort of stimulation, don’t waste your efforts towards recovery by relapsing. These 3 herbal teas can hel... Continue Reading
If you’re seeking some sort of stimulation, don’t waste your efforts towards recovery by relapsing. These 3 herbal teas can hel... Continue Reading

3 Ways Our Bodies Can Give Us a Natural Buzz
By Elizabeth SewardThe body is chock-full of chemicals that make us happy. Find out what it can do for you. Continue Reading
The body is chock-full of chemicals that make us happy. Find out what it can do for you. Continue Reading