Definition of Recovery
There are so many debates about the kind of language we use when we talk about Substance Abuse and Mental Health. It can be a sensitive topic. For a long time, I was very secretive about referring to...
View ArticleAddiction and Healthcare 2016
It's the new year ... do you understand the Affordable Care Act? Here is the short version: you are required by law to have health insurance. That doesn't mean you will be thrown in jail if you don't...
View ArticleMyths about Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
So Many Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Myths Although an estimated 40 million Americans suffer from alcoholism or addiction it is still an often misunderstood disease. We have come a long way from the...
View ArticleDual Diagnosis: What Is It and How Do You Get Treatment For It?
Dual Diagnosis by Rose Lockinger There are a number of reasons that an individual may start to use drugs or alcohol. These reasons are not mutually exclusive and a person could start using substances...
View ArticleSociety’s Stance on Mental Health and Addiction Needs a Reboot
We know that substance abuse disorders carry a stigma. But when is a stigma something even worse?
View ArticleWhat No One Tells You About Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse
Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse is more common then you would expect. Experiencing anxiety in life is inevitable. But it’s not all bad. Anxiety is a survival skill. In fact, anxiety played an...
View ArticleImproving Your Well-Being Through Exercise and Fitness
The Importance of Exercise Combined with Recovery Whether it’s due to alcohol or drug abuse, dealing with addiction often seems impossibly difficult. Not only have long-term habits become entrenched in...
View ArticleHow You Can Challenge Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter months can be the darkest, literally and figuratively. Many of us may find ourselves suffering from a season-based form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD....
View Article7 Critical Skills to Learn from Behavioral therapy
What is Behavioral Therapy? Behavioral therapy is a vast subject that describes various forms of solutions to a human mental health issue. It uses different behavioral techniques to understand the...
View Article5 ways you can help someone to deal with mental illness
How to Get Started Learning about Mental Illness If you wish to be there for your spouse, children or relatives who have been grappling with mental illness, the first thing that I would like to say is...
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