addiction

How Art and Music Can Help in Addiction Therapy

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

There’s something beautiful and magical about music. Almost everyone in the world has their own music taste, and they cling to different sounds and artists. It’s a universally sound entity that brings almost everyone together no matter the circumstance. What…

Why is Drug Use on the Rise in America?

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

There are many reasons why people turn to drug use. Sometimes it’s very complicated for people to understand why some of their friends or family members start using drugs. As we’re seeing in this country, drug use and abuse has…

The Relationship of Mental Health & Drug Addiction

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

It was Mental Illness Awareness week last week, which means we were acknowledging all of those who have been dealing with mental illnesses of all kinds. What some people don’t realize is that drug addiction and mental illness have a…

Addressing the Heroin Epidemic During COVID-19

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

2020 has been a devastating year. With a global pandemic riddling thousands of people and social injustice hurting our own communities in the United States, we still have a Heroin Epidemic on our hands. We cannot sleep on this because…

For Students Starting College: Be Aware of Addiction

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

As college students head back to campus, and some still schooling from their homes, we have to be aware of the dangers of addiction in college and on college campuses. College is a time for students to really find who…

What Are the Dangers of Adderall?

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Adderall has been misunderstood by many people, especially college students. Adderall is a prescription stimulant for people who are struggling with narcolepsy and ADHD. It gives you focus when you need it, but it can be abused by those who…

Understanding Addiction and How to Be Supportive

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

As a family member or friend who knows someone struggling with addiction, we may not quite understand the entirety of what they’re going through. As an outsider, we need to make sure we have a good grasp on how addiction…

Outdoor Adventure Therapy for Sobriety

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

Getting outside and exploring the wilderness can have major physical and mental health benefits. For sobriety, outdoor hiking and adventuring can actually help people deal with their addictions. Many retreat centers around the country utilize the good weather in their…

How to Cope with Your Addiction During Quarantine

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

It’s understandable what everyone is going through during lockdown and the Coronavirus Pandemic. Many people are hospitalized or staying at home. If you’re in recovery as an addict, we know it can be so difficult to keep up with staying…

PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder

Created By: Cypress Lakes Lodge Team

The co-occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alcohol Use Disorder is relatively common. PTSD is a mental health disorder that can occur after experiencing a major traumatic event. Such events can include physical violence, sexual assault, combat, natural disasters,…

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