Lymphatic System & Addiction: How Exercise Boosts Immunity and Fights Infection During Recovery
When searching online, most blogs and fitness articles will tell us that exercise is good for inflammation and our immune system. But “how” physical activity targets this area of the body is often overlooked. In this edition of our Addiction: Head to Toe series, we take a deep dive into how and why exercise is crucial for immune health […]
Tackling Stress and Social Distancing During Addiction Recovery: It’s All About Perspective
COVID-19 is causing stress for millions of people around the world. However, for those in addiction recovery, these feelings are magnified, especially with the need for social distancing. In this article, we offer actionable tips from addiction recovery professionals on ways to reduce stress, reframe negative thoughts, and combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.
How Exercise Targets the Brain and Body in Addiction Recovery: A Head to Toe Look
In this paper, we take a head-to-toe look at what happens to the brain and body during active addiction and review the current care practices used during treatment. We then explore how exercise needs to be implemented as a clinical tool to mitigate the negative health consequences of SUDs, improve the mind-body connection, and allow those who are battling an addiction to become their own agent of change.
Barriers in SUD Treatment and the Call for Addiction Medicine Specialists
There are 21 million Americans suffering from addiction and only 3,000 physicians specially trained to treat them. This article examines the current barriers in substance use disorder treatment and the risks of not having addiction medicine specialists in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. We also highlight what is being done on a national level to increase the number of physicians with expertise in treating SUDs and the benefits of this care.
How Personalized Addiction Treatment Saves Healthcare Costs and Lives
Addiction is costing our nation over $800 billion annually, and the need for better drug and alcohol assessment and treatment is critical. We break down the latest statistics on how SUDs are affecting healthcare costs and take an honest look at addiction treatment in terms of efficacy. We also highlight the need for better diagnostic tools, cognitive-based therapy, and individualized care to improve addiction recovery rates and reduce healthcare costs.