Online dating is a key part of building relationships in modern America. Over 30 percent of adults have used an online dating app and nearly 50 percent of those ages 18 to 29. As one of the best ways to meet people in today's digitally driven world, mobile dating apps are almost essential, especially among young ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
Featured in Life in Recovery
Naughty or Nice? An Objective “Year in Review”
Weight Loss in the New Year: Eliminate One Thing From Your Diet
Pros and Cons of Mentioning Recovery in a Dating Profile
Non-Opiate Painkiller Options for People in Recovery
Abstinence is key to recovery. But for many people with an opiate addiction, issues with chronic pain can be a real challenge to long-term sobriety. That makes finding effective non-opiate painkiller options a driving concern in recovery. Fortunately, there are safe and effective solutions for chronic pain that won't ... Read More
How Britney Spears Became a “Conservatee” — and What the Term Means
Britney Spears has been of the most successful pop singers in music history as a solo act. However, she's also been one of the most controversial celebrities in the music industry. Many have watched and shared their opinions on her personal struggles and Britney Spears' addiction and mental health, which is still a ... Read More
10 Resolutions for Mental Health and Recovery
If you're going through a mental health or a recovery journey, you understand the importance of a fresh start. Taking the time to identify that you want to change and create better, healthier habits is an integral part of bettering ourselves as human beings. And while a fresh start can happen at just about any time, ... Read More
The Disturbing Link Between Celebrities and Suicide
People make the decision to take their own lives every day, which is a tragic part of the reality we live in. But it can seem like celebrity suicides occur at a higher rate than people who aren't famous or have a following. There may be a simple reason for this. After all, if someone we don't know commits suicide, ... Read More
Preferred Methods of Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Updated October 30, 2024 When the temperatures drop, it can be hard to get outside and get exercise and fresh air. Because you are stuck inside for most of the day, you may begin to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A type of depression, SAD typically comes and goes with the seasons, but it can leave you ... Read More
Will Antidepressants Make Me Feel Flat?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 13% of American adults use antidepressants. They're beneficial in helping people struggling with depression alleviate the symptoms, but many people considering the prospect of using these drugs worry about feeling emotionally numb when taking ... Read More
One Man’s Secret to Higher Emotional IQ
Emotional intelligence is a key component of success in work and in personal life. Thanks to an unfair stereotype, it's also an area in which men tend to be viewed as less competent than women. That stereotype is false: While women, generally speaking, seem to be more comfortable expressing their emotions, men score as ... Read More
