The Crossroads Centre Antigua Blog
Art in Addiction Recovery
November 17, 2013 | #Addiction RecoveryI still remember the picture I drew in rehab almost 28 years ago. We were asked to draw an image or picture of our Higher Power. I was jaded, cynical and certainly didn t want to draw something so silly. I was “spiritually bankrupt” as “they”...
Changing Posture and the Exercise Effe...
September 12, 2013 | #Addiction RecoveryBeyond weight loss, strength and muscle toning, exercise is most effective when it is also directed towards improving posture disorder and creating muscle balance. In recognition of this concern Crossroads Centre fitness program places emphasis on ex...
Is there Sex after Recovery?
May 5, 2013 | #Addiction RecoveryTim is leaving treatment after 4 weeks and is interested in re-establishing a healthy sexual relationship with his partner, only to realize that “the plumbing doesn’t work.” Jane, after 6 weeks rehab. has no interested in being sexual since mos...
Smoking: A habit to kick or an addicti...
March 9, 2013 | #Addiction RecoveryCunning, baffling, and powerful! Don’t those words describe addiction to a tee? Experience teaches that when we are addicted, we cannot consistently control how much or how often, nor what happens when we are under the influence. Regardless of how ...
Break the fast: How starting your day ...
October 28, 2012 | #Addiction RecoveryWe’ve all heard how important it is to start the day with a healthy breakfast. In fact, many of us have vivid memories of our parents telling us exactly this when we were children, yet as adults with harried schedules, we can often neglect this cri...
Anatomy of Exercise
June 3, 2012 | #Addiction RecoveryIt is well documented that exercise contributes significantly to improved health and physical fitness. But does it mean that because you exercise that you are fit? Maybe, maybe not. Let us examine what is Physical fitness. Physical fitness is defined...
Healthy Eating In Recovery
May 11, 2012 | #Addiction RecoveryWhen the topic of making healthy food choices comes up, it is usually met with some level of disdain. In many quarters, it is synonymous with rigidity and bland tasteless meals and the elimination of our favorite foods or worse yet, total d...
Re-new, Re-chargue, Re-fresh your reco...
September 24, 2010 | #Addiction RecoverySeptember is national recovery month and what better way to celebrate your recovery than by participating in a one week intensive renewal program. It is with excitement and anticipation that I announce commencing November 16-20, 2009 Crossroads Centr...
Walk the Walk: Exercise and Recovery
August 1, 2009 | #Addiction RecoveryIt’s President’s Day, and I just got back from my morning walk along the Esplanade, a beautiful walking/jogging trail about 3 miles from my home. This was a picture perfect morning, the sun was out and the air was crystal clear – one of those b...
Spreading the Good Word
July 8, 2009 | #Addiction RecoveryRecovery is possible! These three simple words speak volumes to those who have suffered with addiction and have found hope and renewal in recovery. It is a simple message, and yet it is a message that seems grossly understated. How do you support thi...