Defining Wellness

Sometimes what we need in order to heal is right in our own backyard, literally. For many, being in nature is a go-to activity to decompress, pursue self-care, socialize, and build fitness. Yet going outside and spending time in nature are also part of many leading holistic addiction treatment programs. And for good reason: adventure … Read more

When you’re transitioning out of drug or alcohol rehab, pursuing holistic addiction recovery back in the real world can be, well, a real challenge. Residential treatment in many ways provides a safe haven from substances, restlessness and anxiety, among other stressors. Yet when you’re in recovery, anxiety triggers and various difficulties that cause stress in … Read more

There’s no denying it: Relapse — returning to drugs, alcohol or other addictive behaviors after a period of non-use —happens. And it happens often. Recovery is rarely a straight line. Like relapse rates for people with other chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and asthma, relapse in people with substance use disorders (SUD) happen at a … Read more

Here at Defining Wellness Centers, our highest goal is to help our clients get well—physically, psychologically, and spiritually. We understand the intimate connection between addiction and behavioral health as two sides of the same coin. The sobering reality is that only 10% of people with substance use disorders actually receive treatment, and among those, the … Read more

Recovery from addiction isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Drug or alcohol addiction impacts people in different ways. And because addiction is often rooted in trauma, the effects of trauma on the brain can make overcoming addiction even more challenging. Considering the individualized nature of recovery, it’s important to seek holistic addiction recovery programs that offer both … Read more

Helping someone in recovery can be a challenging process, especially when that person is your loved one. You may truly want to help your loved one navigate their addiction recovery, but you don’t know how. Or worse, you may fear getting in the way—even enabling their addiction—so you hold back. However, family members like you … Read more

So you’ve finished your initial inpatient substance abuse treatment program. Now what? For many, this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of recovery. You don’t just arrive and remain when it comes to your sobriety. You need to always work at it from here on out. That’s why it’s important to continue utilizing … Read more

As you (or your loved one) are coming out of inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment, you’re entering into a new season in your sobriety journey: long-term recovery. And with recovery comes the pursuit of maintaining your sobriety goals—all while trying to avoid relapse. One of the best ways to do this is to create a … Read more

When you’re exploring addiction treatment services, it’s important to pursue comprehensive, holistic treatment. Treatment programs like this often include both evidence-based and experiential addiction treatment methods. And among those, cold plunge therapy is one of the key experiential modalities you may encounter. But what makes cold plunges so effective, and how do they integrate into … Read more

When you’re drenched in sweat after physical activity, you often feel better. Knowing this, Native American cultures and other indigenous groups around the world have utilized the ancient practice of the sweat lodge for its physical and spiritual health benefits. Yet many holistic addiction treatment centers—like Defining Wellness Centers—are using sweat lodges as a modern … Read more