Nutrition is a very important part of addiction recovery. The brain, along with every other organ in your body, needs certain minerals, vitamins, and nutrients to function well. Unfortunately, addiction can interfere with your nutrition levels, making you more susceptible to physical ailments, cognitive decline, mental illness, and emotional distress. Luckily, reintroducing proper nutrition can…
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We are super proud of our very own Brad being chosen for Sprenger Health Care’s Department Head Spotlight! This month, Sprenger Health Care is shining a spotlight on an outstanding department head that is making a difference and touching the hearts of our clients and staff daily — Brad DeAngelis! Brad is the Director of…
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It was never your intention to become addicted to meth. Maybe your meth use started as a way for you to cope with the stress and anxiety of your daily life. But before you knew what was happening, you felt overwhelmed by cravings for the drug. While you’re thinking about getting help for meth addiction,…
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Ever since social distancing became the norm, many of us have much more time on our hands at home. From catching up on Netflix shows to picking up new hobbies, we’re all finding ways to cope with the stress that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has wrought upon our daily lives. But what if your loved…
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Drug and alcohol addiction continues to be a major problem in the United States. And while other global events take over the headlines, substance abuse is still casting a shadow over our communities. If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you know how difficult it can be to overcome. What if there was a way to…
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It’s allergy season, which means you’re probably grabbing for the Benadryl more often than you typically do. You may have even done this before grabbing a beer or glass of wine to close out the evening. Since you can get Benadryl over the counter, it doesn’t cross your mind that it might be dangerous to…
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Going to a friend’s house for game night, joining a Zoom call for work and even making small talk with a stranger can all be joyful experiences. Many people enjoy social moments like this every week and don’t think anything of it. But for someone suffering from social anxiety, these activities bring about fear, stress…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down businesses, postponed entertainment like concerts and movies, and is suggesting we stay at least 6 feet apart. As stressful and inconvenient life has been since COVID-19 hit, your loved one could see this as an opportunity to get sober. With all the extra time and privacy your loved one…
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Coral reefs are beautiful parts of this earth that share a close symbiotic relationship with the fish who live in the reef. The corals give fish protection from predators. And the fish help the corals survive by eating other plants that can hog the sunlight they need to survive. Symbiotic relationships like this exist all…
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Anyone who has allergies knows the dreaded feeling of waking up to a runny nose and a sore throat. From that moment, you know your day is going to get a lot more frustrating. If you’re someone who sneezes, coughs and sniffles through allergy season, you want to do everything you can to manage your…
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