If you’re struggling with addiction, it’s easy to think it’s all just about getting over the physical toll that substances take on your body. Or maybe your focus instead is on the mental hurdle of succumbing to the desire to numb unwanted emotions or feelings. However, addiction impacts both your body and mind. That’s why … Read more

Maybe you’ve sensed something isn’t quite right with your loved one for some time. Perhaps you’ve noticed empty liquor bottles around the house. Or you’ve seen their erratic, unpredictable behavior and bouts of drunkenness. Maybe you think they’re anxious or depressed. If any of this sounds familiar, your loved one may be struggling not only … Read more

When you think about the best addiction treatment centers out there, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the facilities, expertise of the therapists, programs available, or maybe the duration of your stay. But do you think about the therapies utilized in treatment? Or their approach or philosophy to healing? In many cases, the best addiction … Read more

Achieving lasting recovery from substance abuse and addiction isn’t a one-time effort. You don’t just arrive at sobriety and remain there moving forward. It takes continued intentionality to sustain your recovery for the long haul. That’s why outpatient therapy for addiction is so key to maintaining the recovery goals you’ve established. And within outpatient substance … Read more

Stories are powerful and compelling. They’re why we go to the movies, attend plays, read fiction, or watch our favorite TV shows. At the same time, everyone has a story to share when it comes to their own life. This is no different when you’ve struggled with trauma, substance abuse, and addiction. As a result, … Read more

Picture this: you’re in recovery from addiction to alcohol, and you’re feeling good about your progress. But then you run into challenges as you experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms. You may think, how long do alcohol withdrawal symptoms last? while you continue to struggle as the weeks and months go by. It turns out you have … Read more

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