GALLUS DETOX RECOVERY BLOG

For as long as I can remember, fitness has been part of my life. I grew up as an athlete, playing soccer all my life, and eventually pivoting to rugby in college. It was only when I began drinking in college that I let my health slip to the wayside. I still made it a […]

This week we are honored to publish a guest post by Laura McKowen. This is an excerpt from her book, We Are the Luckiest. Before Laura McKowen got sober, she had a long, successful career in public relations in the Mad Men-esque drinking culture of the advertising industry, where “liquid lunches were frequent and drinking at your desk in […]

Recovery is a continuous process that goes on for years after detox or treatment. An important element of that process is to keep learning: how to navigate challenges in recovery, how to manage finances, what boundaries look like and how to implement them, how to stay sober during celebrations, and how to increase the capacity […]

This time, you’re going to quit for good. You’re ready to kick the addiction to the curb. Your first stop is one of the Prescott AZ detox centers. Here’s what to look for in a good-quality facility. Look for a Residential Care Center Glossy brochures claim that you can now detox on your own, at […]

Detox is just the beginning of a long journey in recovery. For the person dealing with substance use disorders, successfully completing detox is the first step on the road to recovery.Staying sober after detox, however, is an ongoing process that will take focus, support, and determination. And depending on the type of support required, they […]

Recovery can be a challenging process, but the chances of a long-term recovery are increased with living a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy and regular exercise, A Range of Exercise for all Exercise is movement, and movement comes in a variety of different forms. Whether you prefer to get your exercise from a walk, […]

You made it through detox and rehab but now you are struggling with a strong desire to return to drugs and alcohol. It is important to know that almost all recovering addicts experience cravings, some more intensely than others and trying to cope with them can be difficult. You may notice that the cravings increase […]

Deciding to seek help with recovery a significant step in your life. However, that choice can also come with some unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms — One of the most common is depression. If you are suffering from depression here are 10 tips to fight it: Keep it in perspective. When facing depression during […]