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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.

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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…