What is Peer Pressure? Peer Pressure is the influence one feels from others in their social group to do something otherwise one would not. A peer could be a friend, colleague, classmate, acquaintance, or a role model. Peer Pressure may happen directly or indirectly. Direct peer pressure involves peers asking one to do something that…
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Benefits of exercise on physical and mental health have been praised for decades. There is a big connection between exercise and addiction recovery. As the body is adjusting itself to life without alcohol or drugs, it is going through numerous changes. These changes will be positive in the long term and may seem unbearable during…
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What are opioids? Opioids are medications that reduce the intensity of pain-signal perception. They influence the brain as they control emotion, which reduce the effects of painful stimuli. For centuries, opioids are used to treat pain, cough, and diarrhea. However, the most common use of opioids is to treat chronic pain even though there is…
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Should I travel away from home for rehabilitation? Will it increase my chances for success? It can be beneficial to get away from home in order to receive treatment. There are so many triggers associated with where you live whether emotional or physical that can make a difference in a successful rehabilitation. Advantages of Going…
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Part of our program includes Art Therapy. Art therapy is extremely useful for those who are suffering from addiction issues. It serves as a way to express and communicate emotions through art. The relief of stress and anxiety is the outcome. These are some of the amazing pieces of art created by residents at the…
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Is there a Connection Between Cannabis Consumption and Mental Health? With an increase in cannabis use among those who are 15 years old and older, there has been a closer look at the relationship between mental health disorders and regular or heavy cannabis use. Regular cannabis use is at least twice as common in those…
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