We recently came across an article written by our friends at Northstar Transitions that, based upon a recent study performed by the University of Buffalo, asked the question: Can exercise help prevent cocaine relapse? The study reports findings in mice that reveal that running on a treadmill for one hour, five times a week can
Robert J. Johnson is a Substance Abuse Professional, Master Addiction Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. His experience includes private practice, residential in-patient, intensive residential treatment, outpatient, sober living and therapeutic communities. He is the Executive Director of A New Outlook Counseling Services serving the Denver metro area of Colorado.
Website: https://coloradocounselor.org/Robert J. Johnson, SAP, MAC, LAC has written 2 articles so far, you can find them below.
Avoid Relapse by Managing Cravings
Those who struggle with addiction know all too well the tug of cravings. They are the itch that begs to be scratched… and when one satisfies that craving, it is commonly referred to as relapse. We offer this article to provide the reader with a few options that might help in managing cravings in recovery,