Recovery
Do I Need a Social Worker?
A social worker can be a mental health professional with a wide-ranging set of skills and abilities, helping people from all walks of life in
March 4, 2022
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Recovery
Achieving Long-Term Sobriety with Mindfulness
The goal of treatment for substance use disorders is to help you achieve long-term sobriety. Of course, we know that recovery isn’t always linear. There
March 1, 2022
Substance abuse
What Does it Mean to Have an Addictive Personality?
In an article in Scientific American written by author Maia Szalavtz, she defines our question as to the myth that it is. She says, “Even
February 25, 2022
Dual Diagnosis
Exploring Childhood Trauma and Addiction
There is increasing research linking trauma in a person’s childhood to the formation of addiction either in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
February 22, 2022
Substance abuse
Are Weight Loss Pills Like Other Drugs?
Obesity continues to be one of the most prevalent health conditions affecting about 42.4% of the American adult population annually. Some more startling statistics: In 2008 alone,
February 18, 2022
Substance abuse
The Dangers of Mixing Prozac and Alcohol
Prozac and alcohol interactions can be dangerous. There are also adverse mental health effects that can stem from alcohol. These effects can worsen the symptoms
February 15, 2022