Drunk Driving Statistics Some statistics in regards to drunk driving as reported by the CDC are: In 2014, 9,967 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Of the 1,070 traffic deaths among children ages 0 to 14 years in 2014, 209 (19%) … Read More
Managing Stress Aids Recovery Managing stress during recovery from drug or alcohol abuse is extremely helpful in having a good recovery outcome. Stress can manifest in the forms of finances, family, triggers, and many other factors. Also, research shows that those who struggle with drug addictions are more prone to stress. Although stress cannot ever … Read More
Opioid Treatment Not Being Utilized Enough According to researchers from Blue Cross Blue Shield, individuals “with an opioid use disorder diagnosis spiked 493 percent” – however, the medication-assisted addiction treatment grew by only 65 percent. The last few years have brought alarmingly high numbers of diagnosis of opioid addiction cases—increasing by 500% but many individuals … Read More
Exercise and Recovery– Even More Reasons! Adding exercise to a recovery routine is not anything new, but there is recent evidence that shows that exercise and recovery together are more powerful than once believed. Many rehab facilities are equipped with exercise equipment, classes, and instructors. It has been shown that gaining physical strength can lead … Read More
What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR therapy, developed in 1987 by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro, is based on the theory that eye movements can reduce the intensity of disturbing memories or thought processes under certain conditions. Short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR therapy is “an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and … Read More
