Recovery from substance use disorder doesn’t end after leaving a rehabilitation treatment center. It’s a long-term commitment that involves building a new life after addiction – one step at a time.
Detox is just the first step in your recovery journey of becoming drug-free. After that, it’s time to build a new life with new relationships and new hobbies.
Knowing how to build a sober life can feel overwhelming and even frightening. But, this new life is essential to helping you overcome addiction as you progress through your recovery process.
Remember, recovering from drug addiction is a day-by-day process where you can enjoy discovering the new you and the new possibilities that sober life has to offer. Here are some of the best paths you can explore as you recover from addiction.
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Continuing the History and Mission of the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center
/in Addiction HelpNortheast Ohio was instrumental to the creation and evolution of addiction treatment. Alcoholics Anonymous first started in Akron, Ohio before becoming a national movement combating alcohol addiction. And, that historic beginning also influenced the opening of the first private rehab center in the United States – the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center in Youngstown, Ohio.
The Center went through many changes throughout its history and provided important health care for some of Youngstown, Warren, and even the Pennsylvania area’s most vulnerable citizens. While operating, the NKRC became an essential helpline for those who needed it — a feat that will never be forgotten. The legacy of the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center reminds us all of the impact individuals can have when they come together.
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6 Reasons a Good Primary Care Physician = Good Health Care
/in Primary CareGood health is important – not just when you’re sick – always. To achieve long-lasting wellness, you can’t only seek out a doctor when you have health concerns. You need a family doctor that knows your medical history and stays on top of your healthcare needs. A primary care provider (PCP) can do that for you. Yet, nearly one third of Americans don’t have a primary care physician for important, everyday healthcare services.
A primary care physician is an integral part of achieving better health over the course of your entire life.
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Common Mental Illness Causes: Triggers and Warning Signs
/in Mental HealthStruggling with mental health conditions affects your daily life and isolates you from your loved ones. Remember, mental health is just as important as your physical health; it can even hurt your physical well-being if not addressed. Treat mental illness the way you would any medical condition – with help from qualified and caring medical providers.
How can you spot a mental disorder that requires specialized health care? If you feel that you or a loved one might have a mental health condition, familiarizing yourself with mental illness causes and warning signs can be key in determining when it’s time to seek help.
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School Mental Health Supports: Help Your Child Navigate The Years Ahead
/in Adolescent, Mental HealthMental health issues in schools have been on the rise, and, unfortunately, school-based mental health services aren’t always equipped to deal with the students’ needs. If you’re worried that your child is struggling with their behavioral health, it can be hard to know how to support them when they’re outside of the house for the majority of the school year.
While it takes a licensed mental health professional to make a diagnosis and design a treatment plan, it’s important to be aware of the state of mental health in schools and understand the warning signs of a child who is struggling with mental health issues.
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Why Acupuncture Treatment for Anxiety Works
/in Acupuncture, Mental HealthAcupuncture treatment is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for over 3000 years, with the first reference to the practice appearing in 100 BCE. Even though it’s been around for quite awhile, many of the benefits of acupuncture are just now being recognized by the Western healthcare industry.
A visit to a licensed acupuncturist can help relieve lower back pain, and now more than ever before, people are seeking acupuncture treatment for anxiety disorders – and they’re seeing results! If you’re looking for new treatment options within your treatment plan for a mental health medical condition (such as social anxiety or panic disorder), acupuncture sessions may be exactly what you’re looking for.
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6 Reasons Integrated Care Is Important For Better Health Outcomes
/in Acupuncture, Addiction Help, Chiropractic Care, Mental Health, Primary CareHealthcare is changing. There have been major advancements in our understanding of diseases and how to treat them, and each year, more and more medical devices hit the market as technology evolves to address illness.
But, despite these innovations, people in the United States report receiving low-quality care for a higher price than before. In fact, as many as 60% of Americans reported dissatisfaction with the current healthcare system.
This is why more and more people are turning to integrated healthcare services. An integrated healthcare model addresses the concerns of care costs and increases the quality of care you and your loved ones receive. If you’re searching for high-quality health care, then you should start by looking into integrated care.
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Find Hope and Restore Life After Addiction
/in Addiction HelpRecovery from substance use disorder doesn’t end after leaving a rehabilitation treatment center. It’s a long-term commitment that involves building a new life after addiction – one step at a time.
Detox is just the first step in your recovery journey of becoming drug-free. After that, it’s time to build a new life with new relationships and new hobbies.
Knowing how to build a sober life can feel overwhelming and even frightening. But, this new life is essential to helping you overcome addiction as you progress through your recovery process.
Remember, recovering from drug addiction is a day-by-day process where you can enjoy discovering the new you and the new possibilities that sober life has to offer. Here are some of the best paths you can explore as you recover from addiction.
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Navigating the 5 Stages of Grief: How to Find Life After Loss
/in Mental HealthLoss is a hard but unavoidable part of life.
And unfortunately, knowing that loss is a natural occurrence doesn’t make it any easier. Sadness over the loss of a loved one can feel like a pain that may never end.
The grieving process is complicated and different for anyone. However, there are stages of loss everyone experiences, and knowing that the 5 stages of grief are a natural response to loss can help ease the process.
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Chiropractic Care Myths vs. Facts: Everything You Need to Know
/in Chiropractic CareUnfortunately, there are still several common myths about chiropractors floating around out there, and they can make people nervous to seek chiropractic care.
In reality, chiropractic care can offer many health benefits and can do so without the use of prescription drugs and their respective side effects. Don’t let misinformation keep you from reaping the benefits of chiropractic care.
Chiropractic treatment can be a major turning point for those suffering from chronic pain. And a treatment plan that includes chiropractic services can help patients rediscover pain-free living without the use of painkillers. If you’re worried about spinal manipulation or even the cost of chiropractic treatment, let us clear away some of your misconceptions.
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7 Traits of an Excellent Primary Care Doctor
/in Primary CareYour health is important, so why would you choose anything less than the best primary care physician (PCP)? When selecting a healthcare provider, there are some key traits to look for in order to find the best of the best. Read more