The Woodland Blog

Medically reviewed articles on addiction, recovery, and mental health, written and checked by our clinical team to help you and your family make informed decisions.

Addiction Therapy Programs
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5 Benefits of Group Therapy

If you have never participated in therapy before, you may wonder about the benefits of group therapy for addiction recovery. Along with other forms of therapy, a group therapy program is essential for well-rounded recovery treatment. At Woodland Recovery Center, we proudly provide a range of addiction therapy options, including our group therapy program. For […]

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Blog
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Ditch the Pills: Alternative Pain Management for Chronic Pain

Painkillers and medications may not be for everyone when it comes to managing chronic pain or treating some medical conditions. Fortunately, there are plenty of other techniques you can try that may not include taking a bunch of pills. What is Alternative Pain Management? Alternative pain management is a term used for a collection of […]

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Personal Resources
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Sweet Tooth? Why You Should Avoid Sugar in Addiction Recovery

Why Do Recovering Addicts Crave Sugar? Although drug addiction and sugar consumption may seem unrelated, the two are more connected than most people realized. Addiction is a disease that results in chemical changes to the brain. Drugs activate the brain’s reward system and often increases dopamine, the hormone associated with the reinforcement of pleasurable activities. […]

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Alcohol
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Ringing in 2021 with a Sober New Year’s Eve

2020 has been far from ordinary. The coronavirus crisis has turned the world upside down, and many people will be excitedly counting down the seconds until 2021. For many people, a new year means a fresh start and New Year’s Eve is an excuse to go a little overboard. For someone in recovery, New Year’s […]

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Blog
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10 Ways To Relax And Alleviate Stress In Memphis This Weekend

1. Shelby Farms Greenline Park Shelby Farms Greenline Park provides a scenic way to walk or bike from Midtown Memphis to Shelby Farms Park. This 10-65-mile trail, which used to be a railroad track, extends all the way to Cordova, TN if you want to explore a bit farther. At Shelby Farms Park, you can […]

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Addiction Treatment Program
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Drug And Alcohol Addiction In Senior Citizens

Senior citizens are often overlooked when it comes to addiction. The majority of people struggling with substance use are in their early adult years. But this doesn’t mean that older adults don’t suffer as well. Drug and alcohol addiction in senior citizens can be especially hard on their health and may involve complications that younger […]

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