If you or someone you love is in need of treatment for opioid addiction, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the difference between opiates versus opioids. This article is a good place to start, including definitions, key differences, and a brief explanation of opioid addiction today. Opiates Defined The term “opiates” is defined…
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We know that nearly 10 million men and 20 million women experience some type of eating disorder in their lifetime in the United States. The exact cause is not clear, but we understand that sociocultural, biological, and psychological factors can play a crucial role in their development. Answering the question, “Do I have an eating…
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There are a variety of different symptoms of PTSD that can be useful in determining if a person needs a little extra help recovering from trauma. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that may develop after experiencing or witnessing an extreme event such as war, a natural disaster, sexual violence, or…
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Navigating Food, Family and Social Challenges During the Holiday Season with Mackenzie Reeser, MPH, RDN, LDN Fri, Dec 11th | 12pm-1pm CT In this FREE webinar, Director of Nutrition Services, Mackenzie Reeser, MPH, RDN, LDN, talks about the following challenges we may be facing in the coming weeks: Food – Foods you may find challenging because…
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If you are an adult survivor of childhood trauma you are likely to experience memory loss. Childhood trauma and memory loss go hand-in-hand. Blocking out memories can be a way of coping with the trauma. Memory loss from childhood trauma can affect your life in many ways. Your memory loss may even make you believe…
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Aftercare is a vital part of the recovery process. Addiction does not simply end once a detoxification program is completed. An individual is not fully recovered even when their stint in a rehabilitation program is over. In fact, addiction never truly releases its grasp without continuous post-recovery programs. What is Aftercare? Detox and rehabilitation are…
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While the coronavirus pandemic may change the holiday party landscape, you may still find yourself in situations where alcohol is abundant. Here are some tips to stay sober as well as possible triggers to avoid. It’s natural to be wary of gatherings – especially if you feel that you could be confronted with these triggers. …
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One of our most popular webinars this year has been Breathwork Practices with ILC’s Chief Clinical Officer and Co-Founder, Holly Cook. Amidst the pandemic, election, and upcoming holiday season, we asked her for an encore talk to lead us through breathwork and somatic tools we can use in times of stress.
Movies and television shows, as well as other forms of entertainment, have the ability to shape how we see the world. However, the portrayal of mental illness in the media is not often one that is portrayed accurately and studies show that they negatively influence public perception while sustaining the stigma. For instance, in the…
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The importance of nutrition in recovery is vitally important in order to repair your body and refocus your mind. During the time of substance use, your body is directly harmed by the substance. However, the substance use also indirectly harms other aspects of your life, including relationships and lifestyle choices, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep…
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