• A mid adult man listening to music through wireless headphones and sitting back on a leather sofa in his living room at home in Hexham, North East England. He is listening to the music while looking content with his eyes closed.

    Meditation as a Tool for Lasting Recovery

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    Preventing relapse is a critical part of the recovery journey. At High Focus Centers PA, we integrate meditation as a practical tool to help individuals [...]

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    The Power of Breathwork in Addiction Recovery

    672 words|3.4 min read|

    Managing cravings is one of the biggest challenges in addiction recovery, but there are natural, effective ways to ease the intensity of these urges. Breathwork, [...]

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    What is Trauma-Informed Yoga?

    898 words|4.5 min read|

    Trauma-informed yoga is a therapeutic approach designed to support individuals recovering from trauma, mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Unlike traditional yoga, trauma-informed yoga [...]

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    Holistic Healing: Embracing Mind, Body, and Soul in Recovery

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    At High Focus Centers in eastern Pennsylvania, we believe that recovery is about more than just breaking free from substance use. True healing involves the [...]

  • Woman smiling in early recovery with her eyes closed while smelling food cooking in a pot on a stove in her kitchen at home doing what she can to get healthy

    How Food and Diet Impact Anxiety and Mental Health: A Guide to Nourishing Your Mind

    767 words|3.8 min read|

    What you eat doesn’t just fuel your body—it also affects your brain and mental well-being. While therapy, medication, and self-care are crucial for managing anxiety [...]

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    Balancing Work, Life, and Recovery: Tips for Seeking Treatment for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues

    644 words|3.2 min read|

    Managing work, personal responsibilities, and recovery can feel overwhelming for individuals seeking help for substance abuse or mental health challenges. However, prioritizing your well-being is [...]

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    Healing the Brain in Addiction Recovery: The Key to Lasting Change 

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    Addiction isn’t just a habit; it’s a complex disease that profoundly affects the brain’s structure and function. Over time, the brain's pathways are rewired, creating [...]

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    The Most Common Substances Linked to Co-Occurring Disorders

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    Mental health and addiction have long been connected. Pre-existing mental health conditions are known to be one of the leading causes of why individuals turn [...]

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    The Value of Taking Time for Kindness

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    The concept of kindness isn’t one many are unfamiliar with; for the most part, we grow up hearing the phrase, “Treat people with kindness” and [...]

  • 7 Ways to Maintain a Positive Outlook in Recovery

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    Going through recovery from addiction can take a toll on your body and your mind, and sometimes it can be difficult to find the energy [...]

  • What Causes Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse?

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    If you’re wondering what the relationship between abuse and addiction is, you’ve come to the right place. This article will explore the effects of substance [...]

  • A Personal Guide for Dealing with Death and Grief in Addiction Recovery

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    Going through addiction recovery is challenging enough on its own, so much so that having to handle grieving the loss of a loved one on [...]

  • Dual-Diagnosis: PTSD and Substance Use Disorders

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    Facing a mental health disorder is a struggle. Dealing with two conditions at once can be an even tougher battle. If you think you or [...]

  • The Connection Between PTSD and Addiction

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    Research has long demonstrated an undeniably strong correlation between trauma and substance abuse. In recent decades, the connection between trauma-related disorders and addiction has become [...]

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    How to Stay Sober After Detox

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    Just as undergoing addiction detox and attending treatment is one step in the recovery journey, so, too, is life after treatment. Recovery is an ongoing [...]

  • Managing Employees with Mental Health Issues

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    Managing employees with mental health issues can be challenging, especially when balancing their privacy, their wellbeing, their role within the company and your company’s compliance [...]