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Trauma-Informed Fitness: Benefits of Exercise for Addiction Recovery

Addiction, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Therapy

Exercise is a powerful tool for individuals recovering from substance abuse and PTSD, helping to regulate stress hormones, improve mood, and build resilience. However, not all fitness programs are suitable for those with trauma histories. Trauma-informed fitness creates a safe, empowering space where movement supports emotional well-being and recovery. By prioritizing safety, autonomy, and emotional regulation, trauma-informed exercise helps manage PTSD symptoms, reduce addiction cravings, and foster mental resilience.

- Warriors Heart is an addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders. Contact us today at (844) 448-2567.

Who’s the biggest foe: COVID or Addiction?

Addiction, COVID19, Depression, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Veterans

COVID-19 with the “Delta” variant, along with the newest variant “Omicron,” has inflicted devastation on public health around the world; disrupting all aspects of life globally. As the unknown future of this ever-mutating virus continues, a largely unmasked nation walks the line of a “new normal;” celebrating the return to near-ordinary life with children returning…

Warriors Heart is an addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders. Contact us today at (844) 448-2567.

Medication Assisted Treatment For Opioid Addiction: A New Perspective

Addiction, PTSD, Resources, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Veterans

Veterans and first responders face a new battlefield at home—opioid addiction. With service members ten times more likely to abuse opioids than the general public, the crisis is severe. Warriors Heart provides specialized addiction recovery and PTSD treatment, helping warriors reclaim their lives. Through personalized detox programs and comprehensive care, we address the root of addiction beyond temporary solutions. Recovery starts with the right support.

Jiu-jitsu Is More Than What It Appears

Addiction, Armed Forces, Depression, First Responders, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Veterans

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed from the work of two brothers named Carlos and Helio Gracie who learned the techniques from a Japanese man named Mitsuyo Maeda who migrated to Brazil around 1917. Jiu-jitsu is not what it appears. When people learn that I study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a common response I get is, “Oh you do MMA.”  They think of me as a fighter in a cage or ring. This is a narrow perception of…

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Transitioning From Active Duty to Civilian Life

Veterans, Addiction, Armed Forces, PTSD, Substance Abuse

Shifting from military life can be a delicate transition, especially if you served for many years or have retired for medical reasons. It is during this time that many veterans find themselves at a crossroads which can lead them down a path of health and success, or a route to addiction and self-destruction. The choices made at the beginning of this journey will create the foundation of that path, which is why it is so crucial to be properly educated on the hurdles, pitfalls and support resources that await.

Drinking alcohol before bed

Break the Cycle of Drinking Yourself to Sleep

Substance Abuse

For those locked in the cycle of addiction, the urge to rely on alcohol can come at any time of day. This can include the end of the day, when some people use alcohol as a sleep aid. The relationship between alcohol and sleep is a delicate one, and for those who aren’t careful, the abuse of this relationship can lead to unhealthy habits and unhealthy, fitful sleep.