Summary: Yes, open water swimming can benefit mental health. Open water swimming (OWS) means swimming in any natural body of water, including the ocean, rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to swimming in a human-made swimming pool. Key Points: Decades of research document the positive impact of nature – most often referred to as greenspace […]
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction
Why is Early Treatment and Support for Alcohol Addiction Important?
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Summary: Early treatment and support for alcohol addiction is important because changes caused by alcohol addiction in key brain areas are most pronounced in the first days of abstinence/discontinuation of alcohol use. Key Points: Anyone with alcohol addiction/severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) knows that the early stages of recovery can be extremely challenging. Research shows […]
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Summary: Yes, if you want to quit drinking, AA does really work, and the way AA works best is in combination with evidence-based professional support for alcohol addiction. Key Points: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the first peer support group dedicated to helping people achieve abstinence and sobriety from alcohol. AA meetings leverage the power of […]
