All mental health conditions can be difficult to manage, but for a caregiver, living with a loved one who has bipolar disorder can be overwhelming and terrifying. The condition, which often manifests as shifts from dramatic highs to very lows in activity, energy and mood, is hard to handle, especially on a daily basis. ... Read More
Susan Roy
Susan Roy
Susan has long held a passion for creating growth opportunity for both individuals and businesses. For over a decade, Ms. Roy has been building teams of talented individuals and leading new and established businesses to greater success, through innovative strategic planning, a dedication to excellence in organizational leadership, and a commitment to financially sound marketing and expansion strategies. Susan’s skills range from all aspects of digital marketing, to creating systems of technology that work for people and the recruiting and development of highly skilled teams.
The Dangers of Not Cutting Someone Off at the Bar – and How to Say “No” To Requests for More Drinks
For many people in the service industry, tending bar is a dream job. It's often easier physically than waiting tables, yields plenty of face time with happy patrons and offers the promise of big tips. However, like any job, bartending has its downsides, and that includes facing patrons too drunk to continue ... Read More
Free Support Groups for Addiction and Mental Health That Anyone Can Attend
Having support through addiction is essential, but you need different kinds of support for different situations. Even if you have a family full of people who want to help, they aren't necessarily the help you need. When you’re in the deep pit of addiction and need help to avoid using, you want someone who ... Read More
What Your Loved One Can Expect to Experience During Detox From Painkillers
Painkiller addiction continues to grow in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse makes this very clear, noting that every day in the United States, 130 people die from an overdose of opioids, the most common type of over-prescribed and abused painkiller. This includes users of heroin, prescription ... Read More
Addiction in the Family: Signs to Look for and When Not to Keep Secrets
A family member you value hasn’t acted like their normal self for some time. One day, you visit their home, find out that they are using a lot of painkillers and question them. Your loved one, perhaps someone you’ve known for years, says they’ve suffered from pain from an old accident or injury. They say they use the ... Read More
How Addiction Can Affect Child Custody Rights
Addiction doesn't discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, religion or any other qualifier, can fall victim to a substance use disorder. And that, of course, includes parents. Balancing parenting and addiction isn't an easy battle, especially for those who started drinking casually or took narcotic ... Read More
How to Know if Your Child Needs Mental Health Rehab: Things to Look For
Children’s mental health disorders occur when there is a significant change in the way a child behaves, learns or handles their emotions. This often leads to distress of some type, creating difficulty in day-to-day tasks. Behavior disorders, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) are the most ... Read More
4 Common Worries About Sending Your Loved One to Rehab
As a friend or loved one of an addict, it's natural to be worried. What's going to happen to them? What can you do to help a person you care about when they're going through something like this? Addiction can completely change a person, and sometimes you have to accept that you can't be fully responsible for their ... Read More
