SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder and How to Combat It
Every year up to 20% of people in the U.S. deal with seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Although it is temporary- occurs only during the fall and winter, or in […]
The Benefits of Tobacco Cessation
For the last few decades a significant amount of time, money, and resources have been spent on researching and reporting the benefits of quitting smoking. It’s not likely that you […]
4 Ways Mindfulness Benefits Recovery
Although it might be considered an intuitive word, the term “mindfulness” is often brushed aside as unnecessary because of its arbitrary meaning. However, while it is not the solution to […]
5 Ways Yoga Benefits Recovery
There is no doubt that exercise and a healthy diet are essential to improving your recovery, but if you are on the fence about what kind of exercise fits you […]
4 Ways and Events to Enjoy Your Labor Day Weekend
We know that when you are in recovery, things that seem simple- Labor Day, for example- can actually be a struggle. How do you use your time? Who do you […]
Sacrifices of an Olympic Athlete
In the last few weeks, I have discussed various key points of the life of an Olympic athlete. While becoming a medalist involves a tremendous amount of skill, coupled with […]
Family and Coach: Support System for an Olympic Athlete
Family, Friends, and Significant Others A little while back, I interviewed an Olympian named Jared Ward who will be running in the final competition – the marathon – in a […]
What does it take to be an Olympic Athlete?
When you are in recovery, it may seem impossible to get to a point of simple, daily, clean living. After all, it is a lot of work! So, it may […]
The Benefits and Success of Treating Tobacco Use with Substance Use
It’s common knowledge that tobacco use in the US has drastically fallen in the past few decades. However, tobacco use rates among those struggling with substance abuse remain exceptionally high. […]
The Negative Impact of Marijuana Use
Marijuana is a subject well known for its controversy. Is it addictive? It is the gateway drug? Is it treatable? In this post, I will attempt to delicately approach the […]
