by Alan Marzilli | Nov 30, 2017 | Addictions, Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The holiday season can be especially difficult for people who are in recovery from addiction, as well as those who abstain from alcohol as part of a wellness plan. In addition to the added stress that the holiday season can bring, many holiday celebrations include...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 21, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The international holiday season is upon us! Here in the United States, we will soon celebrate Thanksgiving, and throughout the world, we are approaching many seasonal and end-of-year celebrations. Let’s make it a season of wellness! We will take the next few weeks to...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Physical activity is an important part of wellness—not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Research has long shown the benefits of exercise in improving mood, particularly for older adults and people diagnosed with depression. Many people include...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 9, 2017 | Addictions, Blog, Implementation & Evidence, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths are increasing worldwide, and the U.S. government recently declared opioid addiction to be a public health emergency. The federal response includes training addictions professionals, improving access to treatment in remote...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Public allegations of sexual harassment and assault against powerful figures in the entertainment industry and politics have been all over American news outlets for months, and even more so in the last few weeks. Those who came forward to speak out inspired thousands...