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
When you’re taking a bath or shower and cold water comes out of the faucet, what do you usually do? Quickly hop out until the water warms up, right? While most of us probably take warm baths or showers as part of our routines, cold water submersion actually has its merits, too. In fact, when … Read more
Your support is a major asset along your loved one’s addiction recovery journey. Having family in their corner can be just what they need to stay the course, especially when they face challenges (and challenges will happen). But sometimes when your loved one is trying to get sober, the best thing you can do for … Read more
The journey of addiction recovery is multi-faceted. As such, it’s often those who help you along the way that can make a big impact on your long-term healing. But it’s not just treatment professionals, friends, or accountability partners—or even humans, for that matter. Sometimes it’s horses, too. Equine therapy—and other experiential therapies—can be a powerful … Read more
Sometimes you just need to stop what you’re doing for a moment and breathe. Navigating addiction recovery is a lifelong journey, and there are usually different seasons when you encounter challenges along the way. When you’re faced with substance cravings, stress, or anxiety, healthy coping mechanisms can be a vital lifeline to staying sober. And … Read more
We all know that exercise is good for you, both physically and mentally. The US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion even shares that just 30 to 60 minutes of exercise each weekday can benefit your mood. That’s why exercise has become a vital part of holistic addiction treatment—especially recovery yoga. In fact, yoga … Read more
A traumatic event can happen to anyone. And when this event eventually subsides, the trauma from it can linger for years (even decades). As a result, the effects of trauma on the brain can lead to a mental health disorder called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, this trauma can also lead those with PTSD to … Read more