I vividly remember standing in my Brooklyn shower, staring at my chipped nail polish, hoping that the poison from the night before would wash down the drain. I knew that something had to change; I didn’t want to feel that way anymore. What happened next was not a cold
Addiction is a pervasive problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the availability of treatment options, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety, often due to the underlying emotional, mental, and spiritual issues that contribute to their addiction. Recovery Dharma offers an alternative approach to addiction recovery that combines Buddhist
Addiction is a pervasive problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the availability of treatment options, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety, often due to the underlying emotional, mental, and spiritual issues that contribute to their addiction. Recovery Dharma offers an alternative approach to addiction recovery that combines Buddhist
Addiction recovery can be a difficult and challenging journey, and individuals in recovery often need support and resources to help them stay on track. Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can support individuals in addiction recovery, helping them to manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, and build a deeper sense
Addiction recovery can be a difficult and challenging journey, and individuals in recovery often need support and resources to help them stay on track. Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can support individuals in addiction recovery, helping them to manage cravings, reduce stress and anxiety, and build a deeper sense
The intersection of recovery and the outdoors refers to the use of outdoor activities as a tool to support and enhance addiction recovery. The outdoors can provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals in recovery, offering numerous benefits for their physical and mental health. One of the main benefits
The intersection of recovery and the outdoors refers to the use of outdoor activities as a tool to support and enhance addiction recovery. The outdoors can provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals in recovery, offering numerous benefits for their physical and mental health. One of the main benefits
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Camping can be a fun and exciting way to spend time in nature and reconnect with oneself. However, for those in recovery, camping can also pose unique challenges to maintaining sobriety. Being in a new environment, away from familiar routines and support systems, can trigger urges to use substances. To
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Camping can be a fun and exciting way to spend time in nature and reconnect with oneself. However, for those in recovery, camping can also pose unique challenges to maintaining sobriety. Being in a new environment, away from familiar routines and support systems, can trigger urges to use substances. To
"The Evolving Opioid Crisis: Fentanyl and Synthetic Opioids" Authors: Nora D. Volkow, M.D., and Eric M. Wargo, Ph.D. Journal: New England Journal of Medicine (2022) Link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsr2119379 Review by Nick Pearson: In this enlightening article, Volkow and Wargo
"Psilocybin-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: A Proof-of-Concept Study" Authors: Michael P. Bogenschutz, M.D., et al. Journal: JAMA Psychiatry (2022) Link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2795625 Nick’s Review: Bogenschutz and his team present a groundbreaking study exploring the potential of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in treating alcohol
"Digital Interventions for Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" Authors: Babak Tofighi, M.D., et al. Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research (2022) Link: https://www.jmir.org/2022/5/e29397 Nick’s Review: In this comprehensive meta-analysis, Tofighi and colleagues evaluate the effectiveness of digital