Pecan Haven Blog

Sleep is an incredibly important part of our lives. Typically, we spend about one-third of our lives asleep– which is a good thing, considering that our bodies need to rest, repair, and recharge every night. If you’ve ever experienced insomnia or other sleep problems,...

We all know that addiction has serious negative effects on the brain and body. It can affect your memory and focus long-term, plus put you at increased risk of mental health problems like depression, anxiety, or psychosis. But when it comes to addiction, that’s only...

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t aware that drugs are bad for your body and can have devastating effects on your life. From childhood, we’re all inundated with anti-drug campaigns that show the negative impact that drugs and alcohol can have on a...

Millions of adults in the United States currently struggle with depression. Even though this mental illness is extremely common, it’s still stigmatized today– which means that plenty of people don’t take it seriously, even dismissing their own symptoms to avoid...

Chances are pretty good that you know someone who has struggled, or is currently struggling, with addiction. Millions of people in the United States alone abuse substances– and the numbers are seemingly only increasing. Dealing with addiction is very difficult, and...

For most of us, life can be pretty stressful. Trying to maintain healthy relationships and an active social life, plus a career (or multiple jobs), plus caring for a family– it can all add up very quickly, leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted.How does stress affect...

By nature, humans are social creatures. We need one another, and we need our communities. Unfortunately, the way we show up in, and react to, our personal relationships is often a direct reflection of the relationships we had during our formative years. Relationships...

Life is stressful for pretty much everybody. With the cost of living rising while wages stay the same, things might seem even more stressful than usual these days. For people who struggle with substance abuse issues and addiction, the stress of everyday life might be...

Cravings are a reality of life for everyone, but for people who have struggled (or are currently struggling) with substance abuse, they can have devastating consequences. Typically, people who abuse substances do so in order to ease the pain and stress of daily life....

If you’ve struggled with addiction and are currently pursuing recovery, first of all: congratulations. Recovery can be incredibly difficult, but it is always worth it. There’s so much more of life to enjoy when you’re not maintaining an addiction full-time! However,...