Living with a family member who suffers from addiction can be deeply troubling. It's very challenging to watch someone fall into a seemingly bottomless spiral and refuse help, particularly if consequences to jobs, financial stability or relationships start to develop. You may beg, plead or bargain, but when addiction ... Read More
Taking Stock: As a New Year Approaches, Reflect on the Year’s Accomplishments
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery is a process filled with numerous ups and downs. Throughout the process, many people will struggle with what’s happened and what’s to come. It’s important to reflect on this, especially heading into the New Year. Where have you been? Where are you going? Taking Stock Is a Valuable ... Read More
Understanding Alcoholism in College Students
House parties, tailgates, and bars: three of the main hangout spots of all college students. They’re filled with a bunch of people and a lot of fun being had. There’s one more thing they’re filled with though, and that is alcohol. Alcohol, even before they turn the legal age of use, is easily accessible to every ... Read More
Holistic Solutions to Pain and Stress Relief
The National Institutes of Health reported in 2023 that 21% of U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain, while 8% experience high-impact chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as daily or near-daily pain that lasts 6 or more months and has a detrimental impact on daily life activities. It can also be persistent, with many ... Read More
Stay on Top of Your Work/Life Balance in 2019
Long-term stress is often overlooked as an explanatory factor for poor mental health. People seek counseling and medication for anxiety and depression without realizing that their condition could be simpler than it seems. Sometimes, mental health disorders can be prevented, or at least lessened, by simply taking a step ... Read More
Kick Off 2019 With These 5 Healthy Habits
As the end of 2018 approaches, now is a time of reflection for many. It's a time to take stock of your accomplishments and struggles over the last year. If you suffer from addiction or mental health issues, this time of the year may be especially bittersweet. The extreme highs and lows can be difficult to process and ... Read More
Family Therapist: How To Help A Family Member In Recovery
An interview with Family Program Director, Ivona Bhadha and Women's Program Director, Mindy Appel Maybe it was the night your husband didn’t come home, or the day that you realized your daughter had been stealing from you. At some point, most family members of people who are addicted realize that their loved ones ... Read More
20 Creative Ways to Manage your Holiday Stress
In general, the holidays can make the winter months some of the most stressful of the entire year. The pressure of keeping the house clean for hosting, spending money on gifts and travel, and seeing family and friends for the first time in a long time can all contribute to this holiday stress. According to a report ... Read More
