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Newsweek Ranks Akua Mind and Body as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in California for Fourth Consecutive Year

Vishal GuptaAugust 16, 2023Uncategorizedbest addiction treatment centers in california, California’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023, Women’s Residential Treatment Center

Reading Time: 2 MinutesAKUA Mind and Body Women’s Residential Treatment Center ranked as one of California’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 Report NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, August 16, 2023, AKUA Mind and Body Women’s Residential Treatment Center was ranked top in the 2023 California’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers report. For the 4th consecutive year, Newsweek has partnered with global market research firm […]

The Mental Health Effects of Doom-scrolling

Vishal GuptaAugust 14, 2023UncategorizedThe Mental Health Effects of Doom-scrolling

Reading Time: 4 MinutesSuppose you have spent several minutes or hours scrolling through the Internet (including social media), reading about disheartening news stories, looking at photos of your ex-partner, and reading hundreds of comments or retweets about a controversial topic from someone you don’t know. In that case, you are engaging in “doom scrolling.” Doom scrolling is a […]

Summer Wellness: The Proven Power of Outdoor Workouts

Vishal GuptaAugust 11, 2023UncategorizedSummer Wellness

Reading Time: 4 MinutesIf you want to clear your mind and improve your mood, walk around the park for 15 minutes. Thankfully, it is summer which means the weather is perfect for spending time outdoors, soaking up sun rays, and moving your body. There has been a lot of hype and research about the relationship between depression and […]

Sober Living vs. Residential Treatment, What’s the Difference?

Vishal GuptaAugust 10, 2023UncategorizedSober Living vs. Residential Treatment

Reading Time: 3 MinutesProfessional levels of care for addiction treatment vary in terms of time and intensity of treatment. Treatment intensity ranges from inpatient hospitalization and residential treatment to intensive outpatient and outpatient day treatment, but how does sober living fit into this spectrum? What is residential treatment? Residential treatment is specialized inpatient treatment in a 24-hour non-hospital […]

Staycation in Recovery: Creating a Relaxing Retreat at Home

Vishal GuptaAugust 8, 2023UncategorizedStaycation in Recovery

Reading Time: 4 MinutesSchool’s out for summer, which means fun in the sun, BBQs, and vacations…but in this current economy, not everyone can afford to travel right now. If you are in recovery, either for a mental health disorder or a substance use disorder, the stress of planning a vacation may be more than you bargained for. Planning […]

Are You Fueling Your Body for Healing?

Vishal GuptaJuly 11, 2023UncategorizedAre You Fueling Your Body for Healing?

Reading Time: 4 MinutesThe Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery We are what we eat, meaning how we nourish our bodies makes a difference in our overall mental and physical health. Individuals struggling with an alcohol or substance use disorder generally have poor nutrition, which can lead to medical complications and hurdles in their recovery. For example, malnutrition […]

Is Your Work Happy Hour Putting You At Risk for a DUI?

Vishal GuptaJuly 10, 2023UncategorizedIs Your Work Happy Hour Putting You At Risk for a DUI?, Risk for a DUI

Reading Time: 3 MinutesWhile on the surface, grabbing drinks at Happy Hour with coworkers may sound nice after a long day at work. It might seem like no big deal to let off steam and build comradery with your team. But this concept of after-work happy hours has become quite problematic. Whether you are getting together for a […]

The Real Reason Relapse Rates Spike in July

Vishal GuptaJuly 5, 2023UncategorizedThe Real Reason Relapse Rates Spike in July

Reading Time: 3 MinutesAre you planning a sunny California vacation but worried about staying sober during the summer months? This is a valid concern as past research suggests relapse rates may in fact be higher in summer. We’re here to help by exposing the real reason causing increased relapse rates and, most importantly, provide you with helpful tips […]

Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Mental Health Condition?

Vishal GuptaJune 8, 2023UncategorizedShould You Tell Your Boss About Your Mental Health Condition?

Reading Time: 4 MinutesLiving with a mental health condition can be challenging on many levels, and one of the greatest challenges is dealing with the stigma often tied to the diagnosis. Nearly one billion individuals live with a mental health disorder, including 47 million Americans. Still, we often avoid discussing our mental health in professional settings, thus allowing […]

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