by TruVidaRecovery | May 18, 2018 | Treatment
Between 8% and 10% of American adults over the age of 12 required treatment for alcohol or drug abuse or dependency, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports. Detox is the first step in drug and alcohol recovery. Its foremost goal is to cleanse...
by TruVidaRecovery | May 11, 2018 | Treatment
Life after IOP can be an adjustment, but if you follow a few simple tips, the transition to an independent life can be smooth and successful. Follow Your Aftercare Program You’ll exit your IOP armed with an aftercare plan to help prevent relapse, so it’s...
by TruVidaRecovery | May 4, 2018 | Recovery
As summer approaches, the improving weather and sunnier, longer days make it possible to enjoy more outdoor activities. Many of the best summer exercise routines for addiction recovery can be undertaken by anyone, regardless of their level of fitness. While we think...
by TruVidaRecovery | Apr 27, 2018 | Recovery
It’s important to learn how to manage your time effectively, especially in early recovery, and following these tips for time management can help. You can maintain ongoing recovery and manifest your goals by knowing how to effectively manage your time. What is...
by TruVidaRecovery | Apr 10, 2018 | Treatment
Withdrawing from heroin that the body has become dependent on is difficult and unpleasant at the very least, and could be fatal if not managed properly (in the case in which other drug addictions are involved). Heroin withdrawal will vary depending on how dependent...
by TruVidaRecovery | Apr 3, 2018 | Recovery
Maintaining lifelong sobriety away from drugs and alcohol is a challenge for many past addicts. This journey of sobriety is a unique experience for every individual that requires patience, dedication and passion. Here are some tips, thoughts and philosophies from a...
by TruVidaRecovery | Mar 20, 2018 | Addiction
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 states saw increases in overdose deaths resulting from the abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers, a class of drugs known as opioids. New Hampshire saw a 191 percent increase in drug...
by TruVidaRecovery | Mar 13, 2018 | Addiction
As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, our new, large scale brain imaging study gives reason for caution. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), a sophisticated...
by TruVidaRecovery | Mar 6, 2018 | General
Upholding his promise to combat heroin addiction in New Jersey during his remaining days in office, Gov. Chris Christie in October declared an opioid health crisis, signing an executive order that grants him additional resources to battle the epidemic. “There’s going...
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