Since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and his friend, the physician Dr. Bob Smith, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has grown to become the most widely recognized program for drug and alcohol recovery in this country, having helped millions and millions of people achieve lasting sobriety. Today the organization boasts ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
The Role of MAT in Treatment with Dr. Howeedy
As its name suggests, “MAT,” or “Medication-Assisted Treatment,” is an approach to treating addiction that uses certain medications approved by the FDA to relieve drug cravings and assist in recovery. The goal: to lower patients’ risks of relapse and improve their prospects of long-term recovery. (Patients’ rates of ... Read More
Rob Lowe’s Secret to 25 Years of Sobriety and Counting
It seems like Rob Lowe has been acting forever. The fact that he seemingly never ages and is still so good-looking certainly adds to this illusion. If you don't know who he is, you've possibly not been to the movies or watched a television show since the 1980s. Rob Lowe starred in multiple films in that decade, most ... Read More
How a Breathalyzer Works: The Roadside Sobriety Test That Everyone Should Know About
Updated January 4th, 2022 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person dies in a drunk driving accident about every 39 minutes in the U.S. While we all know that being over the legal alcohol limit and getting behind the wheel of a car is risky, unfortunately it still happens. Even if a ... Read More
7 Reasons First Responders Need Specialized Mental Health Treatment and Support
Updated October 16, 2022 For first responders, work-related stress is an ongoing concern. Experiences associated with acute stress as well as chronic stress can play a role in the development of mental health conditions like anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since first responders typically ... Read More
5 Useful Considerations When a Spouse’s Workaholism Is Impacting Your Relationship
Could your loved one be addicted to work? What do you do when your husband works so much that you feel he is missing out on key time with the kids? What about the wife who is unable to attend the kids' games or important family functions? Working long hours isn’t uncommon in many situations. Knowing when a person is ... Read More
Chris Evans on Mental Health and Anxiety
It isn't easy being Captain America. Presenting the American hero, the do-good-all-of-the-time persona and the inspiration for plenty of young children is a lot for a single person to take on when the camera stops rolling. This has been particularly true for Chris Evans, a well-known actor who played Captain America in ... Read More
What’s Mental Health First Aid? Meet Someone Certified in It
Mental health emergencies happen every day in this country, but it’s not every day that you meet someone certified to give “mental health first aid.” Both the term and what it entails are quite new. After all, in contrast to interventions for other medical health emergencies, such as CPR for heart attacks or the ... Read More
