Drug and alcohol addiction increased in modern society. Addictions take a toll on the human body – both physically and mentally.

A key strategy to prevent addiction in the first place or relapse if I you are already addicted to substance abuse is through achieving a healthy lifestyle. When you are able to direct your stress and make your health and wellbeing a priority, you have a better chance to avoid drug addiction or reduce chances of relapse. Here are some means towards a healthy lifestyle:

Eating Healthy

Making a priority to eat a health and nutritious is a first step towards a comprehensive strategy. With a balanced diet the body gets the amount of nutrients needed for smooth functioning of different metabolic activities. A healthy diet includes balanced portions of fruits, vegetables, carbs, protein and fat. Avoiding unhealthy options such as highly processed or sugary foods and reducing frequency of fast-foods should also be part of the plan.

Exercise Daily

Exercising on a regular basis will help your body to maintain its health and keep fit. Exercise is key to ensuring your muscles and joints receive the movement that they need to be strong and flexible. Without enough regular exercise, the human body will start losing its motion-related ability and will likely feel more lethargic.

In addition to the many benefits of exercise, there are also several regular exercises influences your mental health in a positive manner. It has been scientifically shown that during exercise, the body releases endorphins, which create feelings of happiness.  When you feel happy and at peace, it helps to stick to the path of a healthy lifestyle and avoid abuse of drugs and alcohol to feel peaceful.

Practicing Meditation

Meditation offers calmness and peace of mind. Those who incorporate meditating in their daily lives, even as little as 10-15 minutes a day, experience the benefits of feeling peaceful and in control of emotions. By achieving proper psychological and mental balance, you can drastically reduce your stress and anxiety which will control thoughts that overwhelm you that could eventually lead to unhealthy decisions.

Positive Attitude

You can gradually bring positivity into your life by consciously thinking uplifting thoughts and surrounding yourself with optimistic people. The more positive thoughts, feelings, and people you have in your life, the better you will feel mentally. Along with thinking positively, it is also important to find a way to avoid negative thoughts and people that drain energy. Mental health advocates recommend that practicing gratitude on a regular basis is an excellent way to increase positive feelings and creates a sense of happiness and wellbeing.