There are many negative side effects associated with drug abuse. But can drug abuse cause seizures? According to research, yes.  Seizures happen when you have abnormal activity in the brain. People with epilepsy tend to...

Addiction comes with a wide range of challenges, many of them unexpected. As you transition through recovery and make your way into your long-term sobriety, you’ll continue to struggle with unexpected stress. When this happens,...

The World Health Organization estimates around 4% of the world has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives. Trauma, left untreated, can not only hurt your health but also your quality of...

Meditation is an effective mindfulness practice that can help improve mental health, while making you more aware of yourself and your surroundings. Meditation can also be used in the addiction recovery process, such as raising...

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 29 million people ages 12 and older struggled with an alcohol use disorder in the U.S. in 2023. Although alcohol is a legal drug,...

Left untreated, unresolved trauma can hurt your physical and mental health and quality of life. It can be daunting addressing your trauma, not to mention asking for help to heal. Holistic trauma therapy offers an...

According to Pew Research, nearly half of Americans have a family member or close friend who’s been addicted to drugs. It can be hard watching someone you love and care about struggling with drug addiction....

Forgiveness is a critical component of the recovery process. It can be hard forgiving yourself and others for past hurts and mistakes. However, to truly move forward and progress along your road to recovery, you...

Hammocks on the Edisto CEO, Jonas Coatsworth, was recently interviewed on the recovery and wellness podcast Finding New Waters. In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on a variety of subjects, Jonas gave insight into the recovery...