MEDITATION AND ADDICTION

Meditation has emerged as a practice with manifold mental health benefits, especially for those recuperating from substance abuse disorders. Recent research has established that meditation can effectively mitigate symptoms of anxiety and emotional dysregulation, leading

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NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTH

The link between proper nutrition and good mental health is well established, with research illustrating that a healthy diet can have a significant impact on mood, cognition, and overall mental well-being. A study published in

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FITNESS IN RECOVERY

Physical fitness plays a very important role in the recovery process for individuals with a substance abuse disorder (SAD). A study published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment found that incorporating exercise into addiction

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12 STEP PROGRAMS

12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous provide a structured program for recovery from addiction. The process of working through the steps with others helps individuals to address past mistakes, repair relationships and

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KETAMINE AND ITS RAMIFICATIONS

Medically, ketamine is used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia; it is also abused as a recreational drug. Ketamine is a novel compound, derived from PCP. Ketamine may additionally be utilized for acute pain

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THE CONSEQUENCES OF PCP

Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP), aka angel dust, is a dissociative anesthetic mainly used recreationally for its mind-altering effects which may cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions of sounds, and violent behavior.  As of 2017, in the

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