Diet and Exercise- One of the leading causes of drug addiction is depression. A healthy lifestyle can play a huge role in keeping a sound mind. So drug rehabilitation relies heavily on general health. Exercise should be outside in the fresh air whenever possible. Diet should consist of balanced meals and supplemental vitamins. Substitute fruit juices for soda or coffee. Try to cut back on snacks, and schedule meals for the same times every day. With a healthy diet and the absence of drugs, a rehabilitated user will enjoy the benefits of more energy and motivation.

Music- Some music actively discourages drug rehabilitation through lyrics. The danger in these songs is obvious, but there are some kinds of music will subtly encourage isolation and depression. Obviously, a person can’t listen to ‘happy jack’ music for 24/7, but watch out for long hours spent listening to music alone. Have something lively playing as a backdrop while doing chores. Wearing headphones is a sign that music is isolating a person and may be making them feel depressed.

Color Schemes and Lighting- A room with lots of dark colors and little contrast might also promote isolation and/or depression. Of course fluorescent tie-die isn’t the way to go either, but white, off-white, sky blue, and other soft colors provide a better atmosphere for a healthy mind. Lighting is also important. Closed shades and low light levels sometimes make drug rehabilitation more difficult.

Hobbies- Encourage rehabilitated drug users to engage in a hobby that brings out their creative talents. Writing, artwork, wood work, and collecting are just a few things that might help keep them active and provide a good outlet for negative feelings. If they have no former hobbies to revert to, stores like The Hobby Lobby might spark their interests. They literally have hundreds of start-up hobby kits.

The difficulties in drug rehabilitation are more than enough to discourage recovering addicts. Even a little help could mean the difference between failure and success.