Mindfulness, or the practice of focused awareness on whatever is happening in the present moment, has gained steam in the last few years as a powerful tool to help boost personal health and wellness. With so many things to do, to see and to take care of, it’s hard to find time to slow down…
20.5 million American adults who have a substance use disorder (SUD) report that they are in recovery, states the latest finding of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This proves that SUD is a treatable disorder and can be managed successfully. Medical professionals have been focusing on the relationship between mental and physical health in…
Emotional and mental dis-ease is rampant these days. Stress-related physical illnesses, as well as mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, are on the rise. It has become more important than ever that individuals take it upon themselves to find ways to experience more calm and happiness. Although professional help is certainly important when illness…
Recovering from alcohol or substance abuse is a challenge, and most people are not getting the help that they need to be on the path towards sobriety. Moreover, a new report from the Legal Action Center and the Bloomberg Initiative states that despite the widespread agreement on the importance of addiction treatment in the ER, many…