Category Archives: Addiction Recovery

How Can I Tell If Someone is an Alcoholic Who Needs Treatment or Just a Heavy Drinker?

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Summary: You can tell if someone is an alcoholic who needs treatment or just a heavy drinker by determining whether their drinking has a direct and negative impact on their ability to engage in typical daily activities in a healthy and productive manner. Key Points: Words matter when talking about alcohol addiction, but behavior matters […]

Can Yoga and Tai Chi Help Insomnia?

Summary: Yes, yoga and tai chi can help insomnia. New studies indicate that compared standard treatment, yoga, tai chi, light aerobic exercise help insomnia most. Key Points: Insomnia and the result – sleep deprivation – is directly related to significant negative consequences for physical, emotional, and mental health. Experts indicate insomnia is a significant problem […]

Does Yoga Help Opioid Withdrawal?

woman doing yoga outdoors which can help with opioid withdrawal symptoms

Summary: Yes, yoga does help opioid withdrawal by reducing the impact of negative adaptations in the human nervous system caused by opioid addiction. Key Points: Recovery from opioid addiction is complicated by the severe and uncomfortable symptoms of opioid withdrawal syndrome. Difficulty managing the short- and long-term symptoms of withdrawal are one of the primary […]

Can Social Media Increase Your Desire to Drink Alcohol?

man using social media in recovery

Summary: Yes, social media can increase your desire to drink alcohol. Specifically, when social media influencers promote alcohol in their content, desire to drink alcohol can increase among young adults between ages 19 and 24. Key Points: In a nationwide survey on social media use, 85% of adults 18 + in the U.S. report using […]

How Do Breathing Exercises Reduce Stress?

woman using breathing exercises to reduce stress

Summary: Breathing exercises reduce stress by influencing physiological systems and functions associated with the natural human stress response. Key Points: Stress triggers a wide variety of responses in the human body, including changes in hormone activity, breathing rate, heart rate, and the activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Some facets of the stress […]

Why Should I Go All the Way to Hawaii for Drug Rehab?

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Summary: If your family wonders why you think you should go all the way to Hawaii for drug rehab, you can tell them that you need the time, space, and professional support to learn practical skills and techniques that form the foundation of lifelong, sustainable recovery in a location that seems purpose-built for healing and […]

Overcoming A Relapse: Strategies from Honu House Hawaii

Overcoming A Relapse Strategies from Honu House Hawaii

Drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic disease that can be hard to overcome. Relapse is common in the recovery process. According to Honu House Hawaii, overcoming a relapse requires a combination of strategies and tools. The tools and strategies address addiction’s physical, mental, and emotional aspects. This blog post will discuss Honu House Hawaii’s […]

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