GROWING UP IN AN ALCOHOLIC FAMILY: COPING AND TREATMENT
There are various diseases that are said to be genetic, such as Diabetes, Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia and depression. But medical science got too late to recognize that Alcoholism can be genetic too. Studies show that people who have alcoholic parents/grandparents, they are more predisposed to be alcohol addicts too. Yes, environment plays an enabling role too, but if a person has alcoholism in genes, then environment would not
Art as Therapy
Art is a form of expression and while you express it any given form it works for you as a therapy and becomes Expressive therapy. And imagine how powerful would it be if art as an expression was showcased by people who are struggling through many mental, physical and emotional challenges. In a recently conducted art therapy workshop by Art on the Wall and Shafa Home, art was used as a therapy medium to help and express better the residents of Shafa Home. Shafa Home is a home
The Power And Importance Of Gratitude While In Addiction Recovery
Recovery is a long and twining journey. Sometimes the recovery process seems like a stroll in the park and at other times it would feel too burdensome. That is why it is important to adopt some practices which make recovery a little easier. One of the most important and effective practices in addiction recovery is Having an Attitude of Gratitude, i.e. being grateful for the things you have in your life. If you start practicing it, you will see that your bar of happiness and s
Celebrating Independence from the Shackles of Addiction
This Independence Day, our residents not celebrated the Country’s freedom but also their freedom from a life of dependence on substance abuse. Shafa residents invoked the spirit of freedom and imbibed the nascent oxygen of “azadi”. Freedom not only implies right to expression but also the right to choose. Our residents always had the right to choose. Freedom is NOT doing whatever the heart desires right now. Freedom is the possibility of doing whatever the heart desires right
Are you Lonely, Rejected and Addicted ?
If you feel you are lonely, rejected and addicted, you are not alone….we are with you to brighten up your days and bring back the smile on your face. Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed,that’s all who ever have . ~Margaret Mead Look out in your community, there are so many people affected with depression, addiction and are rejected by their own family members or friends. Life has become complicated. People no more meet each other on a
Role of Yoga in Addiction Recovery
Hello Readers! Let us talk about the role of yoga in the recovery of an addict. First let us understand the meaning of Yoga. Yoga is the union of mind, body and soul which cures and heals the body from inside and helps in overall growth of an individual. Yoga works on all the levels of recovery, by which I mean the physical level, emotional level, psychological level and above all Spiritual level. Yoga takes you on a spiritual journey which enriches the life of an individual
10 Reasons Why You Should Quit Drugs
Being nervous about recovery from addiction is very common. After all it brings significant changes in your life. The good news is that it will change into something better than you have ever imagined. Here is the list:- Being nervous about recovery from addiction is very common. After all it brings significant changes in your life. The good news is that it will change into something better than you have ever imagined. Here is the list:- Substances no longer rule your life Th
