Managing Mental Health During a Tense Political Climate U.S. politics have become increasingly divisive in recent years, and between 24-hour cable news channels and the constant barrage of news stories via social media and news apps, it's nearly impossible to avoid the tension. Politics is seemingly at the center of ... Read More
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The 8 Biggest Causes of Relapse in Early Recovery
When people first get sober or clean, they're usually on high alert for the triggers that may set them off (as the most common causes of relapse). Yet, even those who've gone through extensive drug and alcohol rehab may be unclear as to what causes relapse. Not only that but those who don't understand the mindset of ... Read More
Avoid the Common Pitfall of Misdiagnosed Depression
Now a 26-year-old college student working on earning her master's degree in social work, Emily remembers her parents commenting constantly on her "moodiness" as a teenager. Emily began experiencing extreme mood swings around the time she entered high school. One week she would feel euphoric and invincible. The next ... Read More
How I Achieved my Career Goals by Quitting Booze
My life as an alcoholic began innocently enough at the ripe old age of 26. After earning a master's degree in business administration, I landed a job with a company catering to wealthier people needing on-demand personal jets for business and recreational purposes. One of the company's accountants abruptly left to ... Read More
Inside the Mind and Motives of Someone Addicted to Drugs
Per the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 12 are living with a substance use disorder. And despite this significant figure, the psychology behind addiction is still far from common knowledge. For those on the outside looking in, it's not uncommon for addiction to ... Read More
What Are the Most Common Struggles in Early Recovery?
Rates of relapse in early recovery from drug and alcohol addiction are quite high nationwide: 40-60 percent, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has said. (That percentage is similar to those for other chronic diseases.) But why? For answers, we turned to Art Jacob, who is the director of our Sober Skills program. ... Read More
How Neurofeedback Therapy Is Helping First Responders with PTSD
First responders include police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and others who assume the role of being on the front line of emergency situations. Unless an individual is in a crisis, it’s easy to take these services for granted. Little thought is given to how working through these high-stress and ... Read More
Improve the Mood by Detoxing the Mind? Discover How.
Not feeling your best is difficult, and some people will try many different things that are purported to help them feel their best. It's important to note that you'll have to detox your body and mind if you're going to live the life you deserve. Think about this situation: Brian hasn't been feeling like himself ... Read More
