Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation
In 2016, the World Health Organization classified stress as the most significant health epidemic of the 21st century. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported stress, anxiety, and depression rates have substantially risen worldwide. Anxiety is often linked with substance use disorders. Many who suffer from anxiety disorders turn to drugs or alcohol to […]
Healthy Ways to Address a Family History of Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction is one of the most significant problems facing the healthcare system. Much of the efforts to reduce addiction rates focus on prevention because it is better to stop addiction than to treat it after it has occurred. Prevention involves having an understanding of the risk factors for addiction. Research indicates that […]
Art Therapy for Addiction
In the broadest terms, “art” is a form of communication. Art is an expression of thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and observations, no matter what form it takes. Art is music, dancing, painting, drawing, pottery, sewing, photography, sculpting, poetry—it is all-encompassing. At Westwind Recovery®, we understand that sometimes it can be difficult to find the words to […]
Chronic Pain and Addiction
Although everyone feels pain, it is a subjective experience, meaning that individual characteristics influence how it is perceived. Acute pain is a sudden or severe pain that diminishes as the body heals. Chronic pain is persistent pain that lasts for months or even years. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 20% of adults […]
Different Types of Substance Abuse Treatment
The very first step toward recovery is acknowledging that you have a substance abuse problem. The next is finding the right substance abuse treatment program. There are countless treatment options to choose from, but not all are the same. It is essential to research your options to ensure the facility you choose will meet all […]
What Can You Expect at Sober Living?
Transitioning into the real world as a newly sober individual can be challenging. You might not have the support you need from friends or family or might be looking for work or stable housing…
Celebrating National Recovery Month
Every September, centers like Westwind Recovery® celebrate recovery successes and find creative ways to share information about addiction treatment and relapse prevention. Recovery is not easy. It takes effort, but it’s worth it. National Recovery Month serves as a reminder of the benefits of living a clean and sober life. This year, find ways to […]
How Addictive Behaviors Promote Dependency
Addictive behaviors are defined as compulsions that lead you to repeat actions over and over, regardless of how negatively they impact your life. There are many kinds of addictive behaviors caused by a variety of factors. You may be addicted to drugs or alcohol, addicted to food, or addicted to sex, gaming, or the internet. […]
How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction?
If you or a loved one are interested in overcoming an addiction, you may be wondering … how long does it take to break an addiction anyway?
