Stress is one of the most common factors contributing to relapse for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Managing stress allows clients in treatment to focus on healing from the effects of substance abuse. According to Frontiers in Physiology, "Physical activity has long been considered beneficial to health, and regular exercise is purported to relieve stress." pH Wellness encourages clients to use physical exercise to reduce stress and improve overall health and wellness. Clients have access to a state-of-the-art gym and exercise areas to facilitate healthy exercise routines and he ..read more

Rehab is a place for you to heal from all of the wounds that are a result of addiction. This includes the hit on your self-esteem. If you feel alone, low, and unsure of your worth, you are not alone. The struggle with addiction can knock you down in many ways. However, fitness in rehab can help. Participating and being active in fitness can rebuild your confidence, change your mental and physical health, and prevent relapse. Fitness can be the tool that helps you see that you can rebuild a life in rehab.  Addiction and Self-Esteem Many stigmas surround addiction. These include the idea th ..read more

When an individual is struggling with mental health challenges and addiction, there are often deeper issues present. However, it takes time, support, and patience to address these topics, which may have been buried for years. In individual therapy at pH Wellness, clients are guided and supported on their path to discovering their deep issues. As a result, they can gain clarity in their challenges and how they have arrived where they are. However, they also learn what they need to do to make changes in their lives that can help them regain their health, wellness, and quality of life.  Deep ..read more

Addiction is a disease that impacts your mental and physical health and well-being. It derails your life, and the changes that occur in the brain and body due to substance use make it difficult to take a turn toward a different life. However, integrating physical well-being into addiction recovery at pH Wellness can help. By engaging your body and mind through fitness, nutrition, and health, you heal in a highly effective and unique manner. This synergy between fitness and recovery is different but truly helps you to build a life of health and balance that supports your recovery from addiction ..read more

Addiction is a disease that impacts your mental and physical health and well-being. It derails your life, and the changes that occur in the brain and body due to substance use make it difficult to take a turn toward a different life. However, integrating physical well-being into addiction recovery at pH Wellness can help. By engaging your body and mind through fitness, nutrition, and health, you heal in a highly effective and unique manner. This synergy between fitness and recovery is different but truly helps you to build a life of health and balance that supports your recovery from addiction ..read more

Addiction is a chronic disease. While there are common risk factors and incidents that individuals struggling with addiction experience, every client's story is unique. pH Wellness considers each client's needs and offers truly individualized care that helps by providing care beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. This includes offering treatment that addresses varying kinds of addiction and mental health challenges, personalized attention, individualized treatment plans, and a supportive environment that encourages clients to rebuild themselves and their lives in a manner that is fitting for th ..read more

Addiction is a chronic relapsing disease that results in dysfunction of the nervous system as a result of reward, memory, and motivation changes. Due to the changes that occur in the brain and nervous system, the body begins to rely on a substance. Dependence on a substance means that when you stop using drugs or alcohol, you experience withdrawal symptoms, which is discomfort that leads you to use drugs and alcohol again. However, detox at pH Wellness can help you to safely heal from dependence on drugs or alcohol and find balance in your life that helps you to achieve long-term recovery.&nbs ..read more

When we are looking to make changes in our lives, we look for inspiration on how to move forward and get to where we want to be. While every one of our stories is unique, hearing what others have gone through and how they have made progress helps us find hope and aids us to take the steps we need. This is why sharing stories is such an important part of treatment at pH Wellness. When we share stories, we feel heard, and when we listen to others, we learn valuable lessons that can guide us to find balance in our lives after addiction.  Importance of Sharing Stories For those of us who have ..read more

Inhibitions play an important role in regulating human behavior and promoting safety. They act as an internal control system that stops us from acting on every impulse, instead allowing us to evaluate situations and respond appropriately. However, substance use can impair inhibitions, leading to risky behaviors with potentially severe consequences. It is critical to understand how substances affect inhibitions and what dangers may result. With this knowledge, steps can be taken to manage substance use responsibly and mitigate associated risks. This article will provide an overview of inhibitio ..read more

Psychological withdrawal symptoms refer to the emotional and psychological effects that can occur when someone stops or drastically reduces their use of drugs, alcohol, or other addictive behaviors.  Unlike the acute physical symptoms of withdrawal, psychological symptoms tend to be more prolonged and can pose significant challenges on the road to recovery. For a free, confidential consultation with a pH Wellness intake specialist, call 844-549-2488. What Causes Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms? Psychological withdrawal symptoms are caused by complex changes in brain chemistry that occu ..read more