How is Music Therapy used in Addiction Treatment?
Although counseling and detox are essential in overcoming addiction, music can be great adjunctive therapy. Yes, the same music that serves as a medium for relaxation and inspiration can also be used to heal and improve one’s physical, emotional, and health. The body’s ability to produce dopamine is heightened when we hear a song that …
Ben Affleck’s Struggle with Alcohol Addiction
For many individuals, addiction is a long-running struggle. Addiction is a disease that cannot simply be cured. It is a life-long battle that needs to be maintained in order to fully recover. Award-winning actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck is no exception. Childhood Trauma Just like numerous people who struggle with addiction, Affleck experienced childhood trauma …
Why You Should Have a Discharge Plan After Addiction Treatment
Completing Rehab Making it through a rehab program successfully is a major accomplishment. A former addict who took the time and courage to admit themselves into rehab in the first place is something to be congratulated. They took that first step to help themselves. Then the hard work truly began. They went through the harrowing …
The Importance of Diet and Nutrition in Recovery
When you are in addiction recovery, you already have a lot on your plate in terms of getting healthy and getting your life back on track. It might not seem important to focus on diet and nutrition in recovery, or you might just feel like you don’t have any more energy to put towards it …
Ed Sheeran’s History of Substance Abuse
Article originally published by AmHealth.com Grammy award-winning musician Ed Sheeran opened up about his secret history with substance abuse in 2017 that led him to take a hiatus from the industry. Sheeran, known for his chart-topping hits like “Shape Of You” and “Thinking Out Loud”, admitted that his sudden rise in international fame affected him …
The Importance of Learning Life Skills in Addiction Recovery
Unfortunately, addiction can be a very controlling force in one’s life. Having to constantly resist urges and be bombarded by temptation can hamper development and the rehabilitation process. That is why choosing to recovery from addiction is a powerful decision that will have numerous health benefits. Regaining life skills is one of the ways addicts …
