Embracing the Journey of Lent
Rapidly approaching on the Christian calendar is the season of Lent, which is a period of 40 days (excluding Sundays). For many Christians, Lent is a season of repentance [...]
Dating an Alcoholic
Embarking on a relationship with someone recovering from alcohol addiction can be uniquely challenging and rewarding. If you find yourself attracted to a person who is in the early [...]
Cultivating Gratitude: A Path to Positive Well-Being
Do you ever feel like life is passing you by? It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and sometimes it can feel [...]
Healthy Aging Month
September is here, and with it comes the observance of Healthy Aging Month. As the seasons transition, so do the stages of our lives. It’s never too early or [...]
The Connection Between ADHD and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a multifaceted illness that arises due to an array of factors, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Read on to learn more about the connection between ADHD and substance [...]
5 Ways Addiction Impacts the Brain
Addiction is more than a behavioral health problem; it’s a complex illness. Drugs and alcohol significantly alter the brain’s structure and function, making it increasingly challenging to abstain from [...]
Family History and Addiction
The complex connection between heredity and environment remains a compelling area of study in the addiction medicine community. Many people with a family history of substance use disorders wonder [...]
PTSD Awareness Month
By: Ted Crawford, MS, LMFT June is National PTSD Awareness month. Everyone has some amount of trauma in their past that hasn’t been fully processed or, (“digested”). Even though the actual events [...]
What Drugs are Prescribed for Anxiety?
Anxiety, although a natural reaction to stress, can transform into an oppressive burden when these feelings become constant and interfere with daily life. Recognizing this as an anxiety disorder [...]
Developing Mental Health Awareness with Emotional Intelligence
May brings National Mental Health Awareness Month, and this reminds each of us to take a moment and reflect on our own mental health. Reconnecting to our emotional state [...]
The Link Between Brain Injury, Addiction, and Mental Illness
The human brain, a magnificent and intricate organ, affects every aspect of our lives. When a person sustains a traumatic brain injury, the repercussions can be profound and long-lasting, [...]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
America’s opioid abuse and overdose epidemic is well-documented, which can cause other information about drugs and alcohol to go overlooked. Since addiction is such a complex and multifaceted illness, [...]
