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At Pine Grove, we believe that education and research are integral to effective treatment. Our blog content includes messages from our staff members, discussion of new studies, and advice for those in every stage of recovery.

neuroplasticity in recovery

Neuroplasticity in Recovery

Many factors contribute to the stigma surrounding addiction, including the idea that it is a permanent brain flaw. But neuroscience now tells us something different ...

January 15, 2026

neuroplasticity in recovery

Neuroplasticity in Recovery

January 15, 2026

rebuilding trust

Rebuilding Trust After Addiction

January 12, 2026

nutrition in mental health recovery

Nutrition in Mental Health Recovery

January 8, 2026

digital addiction

Digital Dopamine: How Internet Use Impacts Mental Health

January 5, 2026

holidays increase relapse risk

Why Holidays Increase Relapse Risk

December 22, 2025

attachment styles at holiday gatherings

Attachment Styles at Holiday Gatherings

December 18, 2025

coping with holidays

Coping With The Holidays & All That Comes With It

December 15, 2025

How Gratitude Strengthens Mental Health Recovery

How Gratitude Strengthens Mental Health Recovery

November 26, 2025

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

After Suicide Loss: Grief and Loss Support

November 20, 2025

GLP-1 medication

The Rise of GLP-1 Medications: Being Studied for Addiction and Impulse Control

November 17, 2025

behavioral health nurse practitioners

National Nurse Practitioner Week

November 13, 2025

the science of sleep and mental health

The Science of Sleep and Mental Health: How Insomnia Fuels Anxiety and Depression

November 6, 2025

substance use versus abuse

Substance Use vs. Abuse

October 30, 2025

recognizing mental illness early

Recognizing Mental Illness Early

October 20, 2025

mental health treatment

Treating Mental Illness Effectively

October 16, 2025

PTSD from abuse

PTSD From Abuse

October 13, 2025

depression exhaustion

Why Depression Often Looks Like Anger or Exhaustion

October 6, 2025

caregiver mental health tips

Caregiver Mental Health Tips

September 18, 2025

substance abuse evaluation

Substance Abuse Evaluation: What to Expect and Why It Matters

September 15, 2025

sex addicts anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous vs. Sex Addiction Treatment

September 11, 2025

screen time and mental health

Screen Addiction and Suicide Link

August 28, 2025

prolonged grief disorder and substance use

Prolonged Grief Disorder and Addiction

August 25, 2025

International Overdose Awareness Day

Recovering From an Accidental Overdose

August 21, 2025

alcohol is a psychoactive drug

Is Alcohol a Psychoactive Drug?

August 18, 2025

is DMT addictive

Is DMT Addictive?

August 14, 2025

hypersexuality

Hypersexuality Symptoms

August 7, 2025

EtOH abuse

EtOH Abuse

July 31, 2025

pain addiction

Pain Addiction

July 28, 2025

Group,Of,Young,Mixed,Race,People,With,Mobile,Phones.,Excited

Your Brain on Screens: Excessive Technology Use in Kids

July 24, 2025

bipolar disorder misdiagnosis

Bipolar Disorder Misdiagnosis

July 24, 2025

teen suicide increase

Teen Suicide Rates Increased in Recent Years

July 17, 2025

self-diagnosing mental illness

Dangers of Self-Diagnosing Mental Illness

July 14, 2025

social media and depression

Social Media and Depression in Adolescents

July 10, 2025

understanding behavioral addiction

What Is a Behavioral Addiction?

June 26, 2025

children of addicts need therapy

Children of Addicts

June 23, 2025

smiling depression

Smiling Depression

June 19, 2025

EMDR for PTSD

EMDR for PTSD

June 16, 2025

PTSD in children

PTSD Symptoms in Children

June 12, 2025

U.S. marijuana use

U.S. Marijuana Usage

May 29, 2025

porn and sex addiction

Sex Addicts and Porn

May 26, 2025

depressed or lazy

Am I Depressed or Lazy?

May 22, 2025

types of addiction

Types of Addiction

May 15, 2025

brain rot from phone addiction

“Brain Rot” From Phone Addiction

May 12, 2025

children's mental health awareness day

Children’s Mental Health Awareness

May 6, 2025

Valium addiction

Valium Addiction Treatment

April 30, 2025

sex addiction support groups

Sex Addiction Support Groups

April 24, 2025

consequences of marijuana use

Dangerous, Long-Term Effects of Marijuana

April 17, 2025

alcohol and gambling

Alcohol and Sports Gambling Addiction

April 14, 2025

teen drinking problem

What to Do if Your Teen Has a Drinking Problem

April 10, 2025

childhood trauma in adults

Symptoms of Childhood Trauma in Adults

April 3, 2025

bipolar manic episodes

How Long Do Bipolar Manic Episodes Last?

March 27, 2025

Self awareness and the pursuit of happiness

Self-Awareness and the Pursuit of Happiness

March 20, 2025

health risk behaviors

Risk Behaviors and Depression in Teens

March 20, 2025

sex addiction recovery

Tips for Sex Addiction Recovery

March 17, 2025

PAWS alcohol

PAWS With Alcohol Withdrawal

March 13, 2025

Sleep Deprivation

The Most Effective Treatment for Sleep Disorders

March 11, 2025

digital detox

Digital Detox for Technology Addiction

March 10, 2025

what is a gateway drug

What Is a Gateway Drug?

March 6, 2025

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Recognizing Signs of an Eating Disorder

February 24, 2025

am I an alcoholic

Am I an Alcoholic?

February 20, 2025

signs of teen substance use

Lowering Substance Abuse in Teens

February 17, 2025

bipolar cycling

What Are Bipolar Cycles?

February 13, 2025

loneliness in older adults

The Loneliness Epidemic Among Older Adults

February 10, 2025

caffeine with anxiety

The Connection Between Caffeine and Anxiety

February 6, 2025

gamblers anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous

January 30, 2025

nursing burnout

Nursing Burnout and Mental Health

January 23, 2025

PHP vs IOP

PHP vs. IOP for Addiction

January 16, 2025

PTSD from childhood trauma

PTSD From Childhood Trauma

January 9, 2025

how many people have anxiety disorders

How Many People Have Anxiety?

December 27, 2024

seasonal affective disorder treatment

Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder

December 19, 2024

holiday blues

What Are the Holiday Blues?

December 12, 2024

shopping addiction during the holidays

Shopping Addiction

December 5, 2024

Thanksgiving gratitude

Thanksgiving Gratitude

November 25, 2024

compulsive sexual behavior

What Is Compulsive Sexual Behavior?

November 21, 2024

child and adolescent mental health

Higher Rates of Depression and Anxiety in Youth

November 14, 2024

do I have social anxiety disorder

Do I Have Social Anxiety?

November 7, 2024

suicide in preteens

New Warning Signs of Suicide in Preteens

October 24, 2024

love addiction

What Is Love Addiction?

October 17, 2024

cyberbullying

Cyberbullying: Helping Your Child Cope

October 15, 2024

exercise and depression

Exercise and Depression

October 10, 2024

is schizophrenia genetic

Is Schizophrenia Genetic?

September 19, 2024

psychosis

What Causes Psychosis?

September 12, 2024

value of self-compassion

Impact of Self-Compassion

September 5, 2024

anxiety treatment

Anxiety Treatment

August 15, 2024

causes of insomnia

Causes of Insomnia

August 8, 2024

ADHD treatment for adults

New ADHD Treatment for Adults

July 31, 2024

family education and therapy

Benefits of Family Counseling

July 25, 2024

video game addiction

Video Game Addiction

July 18, 2024

mental health in children

Spotting the Signs: Recognizing Mental Disorders in Children

July 11, 2024

alcohol awareness month

PTSD Awareness Month

June 24, 2024

grief is not linear

How to Deal With Grief in a Healthy Way

June 13, 2024

social media addiction

The Dangers of Social Media Addiction

June 7, 2024

children's mental health awareness

Children’s Mental Health Awareness

May 15, 2024

break bad habits

How Long to Stop a Habit

April 18, 2024

neurofeedback

How Can Neurofeedback Improve Your Mental Health?

April 4, 2024

transcranial magnetic stimulation for teens

TMS for Teens

March 28, 2024

two women talking over coffee about serious topic

Recognizing Signs of Self-Harm

March 8, 2024

woman closing her eyes by rainy window

Embracing the Journey of Lent

February 12, 2024

work burnout

Managing Work-Related Stress and Burnout

January 11, 2024

Xanax and Alzheimer's

Does Xanax Cause Dementia?

November 30, 2023

diabetes and alcohol risk

What Are the Risks of Drinking With Diabetes?

November 21, 2023

dating in recovery

Dating an Alcoholic

November 17, 2023

sundowning

What Is Sundowning?

November 9, 2023

friendship

Cultivating Gratitude: A Path to Positive Well-Being

November 1, 2023

childless men

Effects of Childlessness in Men

October 19, 2023

pornography

What Are the Negative Effects of Pornography?

October 16, 2023

stages of grief are outdated

The Stages of Grief Are Outdated

October 12, 2023

men's depression screening

Depression in Men

October 9, 2023

man with depression

Mental Illness Awareness Week: Causes of Mental Illness

October 5, 2023

stressful life events

Stressful Life Events in Children: Recognizing the Long-Term Impacts

September 28, 2023

world gratitude day

World Gratitude Day

September 21, 2023

health professionals burnout

Addressing Overdose Risks Among Health Providers

September 18, 2023

healthy aging month

Healthy Aging Month

September 14, 2023

transcranial magnetic stimulation

Treating Treatment-Resistant Depression

September 11, 2023

sad woman with suicidal thoughts

World Suicide Prevention Day

September 7, 2023

suicide loss

The Impact of Suicide Loss: Unique Aspects of Suicide Bereavement

August 30, 2023

circle of group therapy practicing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy

What Is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy?

August 24, 2023

TMS for depression

What Is TMS Therapy?

August 21, 2023

worried woman on the couch

Social Phobia vs. Social Anxiety Disorder

August 17, 2023

social media overuse

Social Media and Mental Health: The Invisible Connection

August 14, 2023

postpartum anxiety

Postpartum Anxiety: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help

August 11, 2023

substance abuse and domestic violence

Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

July 27, 2023

summer mental health

Does Heat Affect Bipolar Disorder?

July 20, 2023

clinical depression

Depression vs. Sadness: When to Seek Professional Help

July 18, 2023

ADHD and substance abuse

The Connection Between ADHD and Substance Abuse

July 13, 2023

brain

5 Ways Addiction Impacts the Brain

July 11, 2023

family history

Family History and Addiction

July 6, 2023

ptsd group

PTSD Symptoms

June 30, 2023

men's health month tips

Men’s Health Month

June 22, 2023

alcohol awareness month

PTSD Awareness Month

June 10, 2023

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June 8, 2023

what drugs are prescribed for anxiety

What Drugs are Prescribed for Anxiety?

May 30, 2023

emotional intelligence

Developing Mental Health Awareness with Emotional Intelligence

May 16, 2023

image of a brain before brain injury TBI or CTE

The Link Between Brain Injury, Addiction, and Mental Illness

May 15, 2023

weight loss drugs

Dangers of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs

April 28, 2023

hangover anxiety

Hangover Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms and Treatment

April 20, 2023

addiction facts

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2023

March 23, 2023

amphetamines and bipolar

Amphetamine Dependence and Bipolar Disorder

March 9, 2023

sex addiction

Sex Addiction Symptoms

January 31, 2023

internet gaming disorder

Internet Gaming Disorder

January 11, 2023

suicidal and homicidal ideation

Drugs Causing Suicidal & Homicidal Ideation

December 20, 2022

mentally ill adult child

Getting Mental Health Treatment for Your Adult Child

December 16, 2022

mental health in Mississippi

How Does Mississippi Rank in Access to Mental Health Care?

November 30, 2022

shopping addiction

Black Friday in Shopping Addiction Recovery

November 17, 2022

children's mental health

Protecting Children’s Mental Health

October 27, 2022

teenager with depression

Know the Facts About Teenage Depression

October 13, 2022

suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 29, 2022

national recovery month 2022

National Recovery Month

September 16, 2022

mental toughness

Mentally Tough

August 29, 2022

older adults sense of purpose

Older Adults Need a Sense of Purpose

August 17, 2022

sports betting and gambling addiction

Gambling Addiction and Sports Betting

August 4, 2022

brain health

July 22 Is World Brain Day

July 21, 2022

sensory overload

What Is Sensory Overload?

July 7, 2022

how to stop gambling

How to Stop Gambling

June 30, 2022

father and daughter

An Ode to He Who Brought You Into This World… (And May Have Threatened to Take You Out)

June 20, 2022

situational depression

Situational Depression

June 9, 2022

resilience

Renewing Your Resiliency

May 24, 2022

rebuild trust

How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship

May 19, 2022

why am i tired

Why Am I Always Tired and Have No Energy?

May 5, 2022

porn addiction

Porn Addiction Side Effects

April 28, 2022

narcissist

A Primer on Narcissism (Part Two)

April 18, 2022

autism

Autism Symptoms in Children

April 14, 2022

anxiety and motherhood

Anxiety and Motherhood

March 24, 2022

narcissist

A Primer on Narcissism

March 18, 2022

sleep procrastination

Sleep Procrastination as Self-Harm

March 9, 2022

opioid use among older adults

Older Adult Opioid Use on the Rise

February 23, 2022

love is a verb

The Month of Red, Pink and Love

February 10, 2022

ativan

Ativan Side Effects in the Elderly

February 10, 2022

narcissist

How to Spot a Narcissist

January 27, 2022

expressing feelings appropriately

How to Talk About Your Feelings

January 19, 2022

writing down goals

The Psychology of Writing Down Goals

January 13, 2022

drunk driving

Why Do People Drive Drunk?

December 16, 2021

holiday stress

Seize the Holidays

December 8, 2021

video game addiction

Video Game Addiction Explained

December 2, 2021

benefits of gratitude

More Thanks, More Happiness

November 18, 2021

intrusive thoughts

How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts

November 18, 2021

Thanksgiving

Navigating Your First Sober Thanksgiving

November 4, 2021

fear

Worries Rarely (If Ever) Come True

October 26, 2021

miscarriage

What Happens After Miscarriage?

October 21, 2021

dysthymia

What Is Dysthymia?

October 7, 2021

spirituality and recovery

Spirituality and Recovery

September 22, 2021

national recovery month

How to Treat Addiction

September 16, 2021

purple sequins

September is National Recovery Month

September 14, 2021

internet addiction

Internet Addiction and How It Can Affect Your Child

September 2, 2021

art therapy

5 Reasons Art Therapy Can Help With Addiction

August 26, 2021

autism spectrum disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children

August 12, 2021

teen depression

Therapy for Teenage Depression

July 21, 2021

Process Addiction | What is Behavioral Addiction?

Process and Behavioral Addictions

July 8, 2021

cocaine abuse

How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Cocaine?

June 23, 2021

video game addiction

How to Break a Child’s Video Game Addiction

June 9, 2021

older adults

Becoming Addicted Later in Life

May 19, 2021

postpartum psychosis

Postpartum Psychosis and Postpartum Depression

May 6, 2021

postpartum depression

C-Section Awareness | Cesarean Sections and Postpartum Depression

April 21, 2021

alcohol awareness month

Alcohol Use Disorder: Raising Awareness

April 16, 2021

Autism Acceptance Month

A Month of Awareness for Autism

April 8, 2021

help for self-harm and sleep disorders

7 Reasons Why People Self-Harm & How to Get Them Help

March 31, 2021

Short- & Long-Term Inhalants Effects on the Brain

Do Inhalants Cause Brain Damage?

March 18, 2021

exercise addiction

The Link Between Exercise Addiction & Eating Disorders

February 26, 2021

COVID-19 recovery and addiction state of the union

The State of Addiction and Recovery in the Age of COVID-19

February 24, 2021

postoperative depression

What You Need to Know About Postoperative Depression and Pain Management

February 13, 2021

how to stop self-sabotage

Why We Self-Sabotage (& How You Can Stop for Good)

January 22, 2021

emerging adulthood

Emerging Adulthood: Addiction & Mental Health at the “In-Between” Stage

January 13, 2021

well-being well being

The Empowering Science of Well-Being

January 4, 2021

holiday season in sobriety

7 Helpful Tips for Protecting Your Sobriety This Holiday Season

December 21, 2020

marijuana and birth defects

Research: Potential Association Between Marijuana and Birth Defects

December 15, 2020

autism

Raising a Child with Autism

November 23, 2020

discussion family thanksgiving holiday

Navigating Holiday Gatherings

November 19, 2020

gratitude

Latitude for Gratitude

November 18, 2020

benzodiazepines

Study Finds Possible Link Between Benzodiazepines and Alzheimer’s

November 18, 2020

couples intensives and couples retreats

Couples Intensives: How a Weekend Can Repair Your Marriage

October 28, 2020

mental illness awareness week

Mental Illness: When is It Time to Seek Treatment?

October 2, 2020

postpartum depression PPD

Do I Have PPD? | Who Needs Treatment for Postpartum Depression?

September 21, 2020

study drugs

The Truth About Study Drugs and College Students

September 17, 2020

suicide prevention month

Suicide Prevention Month: Intervention and Awareness

September 3, 2020

addiction treatment for doctors and nurses

Addiction Treatment for Doctors and Nurses

August 20, 2020

friendship

The Value of Friendship

August 19, 2020

back to school

Back to School? | Children Cope with Change in COVID-19

August 10, 2020

orthorexia

What You Need to Know About Orthorexia

July 22, 2020

reflections of racism

Reflections of Racism

July 16, 2020

sports betting addiction

The Upside to No Sports: Less Temptation for Gambling Addicts

July 8, 2020

two little kids looking out the window

Adjusting to the New Normal: Parenting during a Pandemic

June 24, 2020

clinicians and medical staff

Treatment for Clinicians and Medical Staff During COVID-19

June 18, 2020

internet and gaming addiction

School Closures May Have Fueled Internet and Gaming Addiction

June 4, 2020

mental health of children and adolescents

Mental Health of Children and Adolescents During COVID-19

May 30, 2020

Stigma

Overcoming Stigma in Recovery: National Silence the Shame Day

May 5, 2020

staying sober during a pandemic

Staying Sober During a Pandemic

April 23, 2020

COVID Claustrophobia

Preventing COVID Claustrophobia: 10 Things You Can Do Right Now

April 10, 2020

Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus

How to Talk to Children About Coronavirus

March 27, 2020

Stress and Your Brain

The Impact of Stress on Your Brain

March 24, 2020

Alcohol Rehab for Older Adults

Alcohol Rehab for Older Adults in Mississippi

March 5, 2020

Signs of Disordered Eating

The Difference Between Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

February 24, 2020

Autism Assessment

Autism Assessment | What to Expect from Your Child’s Evaluation

February 13, 2020

Smartphone Addiction in Children

New Study: 25% of Children Showing Signs of Smartphone Addiction

January 29, 2020

Is Sex Addiction Real?

Is Sex Addiction Real? Insight into Compulsive Sexual Behavior

January 14, 2020

Teen and Young Adult Mental Illness

Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults

December 18, 2019

Sleep Deprivation

The Dangers of Intentional Sleep Deprivation

December 12, 2019

Gambling Disorder

Treat Gambling Addiction as an Illness

November 26, 2019

Young Professionals Self-Harm

Self-Harm in Young Professionals

November 4, 2019

Marijuana and Psychosis

New Evidence Links Marijuana and Psychosis

October 22, 2019

woman sitting on bed thinking

Drunkorexia: What You Should Know

October 4, 2019

key signs and symptoms of addiction

Key Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

September 26, 2019

hurricane

Hurricanes are a Relapse Danger for Former Addicts | Make a Plan

September 6, 2019

child on laptop as adult shuts it

Does Your Child Have a Technology Addiction?

August 30, 2019

TMS treatment

TMS: Exploring a Cutting-Edge Depression Treatment

August 15, 2019

woman with backpack looking out

Link Between Teen Substance Use and Perception of Control

July 29, 2019

postpartum

Postpartum Anxiety: The “Hidden Disorder” Affecting New Moms

July 25, 2019

Caroline Smith

Self-Care is the Best Care

July 17, 2019

gambling

Cross Addiction: Replacing Substances with Compulsive Behaviors

June 28, 2019

research books

America’s Opioid Epidemic: Recent Studies and Reports

June 24, 2019

Maintaining an Honest Recovery During the Holidays

November 20, 2018

child with head in hands with other girls laughing at her

Bullying and Our Kids

October 10, 2018

Warning Signs of Suicide

September 8, 2018

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

February 28, 2018

Recovery and Emerging Adulthood

January 23, 2018

The Holidays are Here!

December 6, 2017

Explaining Addiction in the Wake of the Opioid Crisis

October 6, 2017

Pine Grove’s Evaluation Center now offers Adult ADHD and Neuropsychological Evaluations

April 27, 2017

National PTSD Awareness Day

June 24, 2016

Eating Disorders: What’s the big deal?

February 24, 2016

Be the Tortoise

January 6, 2016

Taming the Christmas Crazy

December 14, 2015

A Stress Free Holiday

November 11, 2015

Ashley Madison and Sexual Addiction

September 15, 2015

What is Sexual Addiction?

August 20, 2015

Pine Grove supports UNITE to Face Addiction

August 17, 2015

Sexual addiction or normal sexual behavior?

August 17, 2015

Celebrating Mothers

May 6, 2015

Musings on Love and Addiction

February 13, 2015

Getting Un-stuck

December 17, 2014

Getting Started

October 10, 2014

Peace Within Peace Without

August 15, 2014

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

June 2, 2014

Keeping New Year Resolutions

January 20, 2014

New Years Resolution or Addiction?

January 1, 2014

Thanksgiving and Gratitude

November 7, 2013

Pine Grove’s Sexual Addiction Treatment Program Announces Name Change

September 16, 2013

Days of Hope

February 21, 2013

Rock Bottom

February 10, 2013

Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him

November 27, 2012

10 Years and Counting

October 18, 2012

National Depression Screening Day

October 5, 2012

Samantha and Tebow

September 24, 2012

Pine Grove Family Program

September 19, 2012

The Days of Hope

September 9, 2012

Spotlight: Pine Grove Books and Gifts

September 9, 2012

Psychology Internship Re-accredited

July 26, 2012

Step Two: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity

July 24, 2012

Christian Marriage Renewal

July 20, 2012

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

July 11, 2012

Christian Personal Freedom Workshop

July 5, 2012

What is Pine Grove and the Days of Hope?

May 6, 2012

Displaced Hunger: The Truth about Eating Disorders

March 11, 2012

Integrated Treatment of Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse

February 20, 2012

Holiday Stress and Peace

December 8, 2011

Gratitude

October 30, 2011

Unique Intensive Workshops

August 22, 2011

Challenges of Going Back to School

July 12, 2011

Taming Your Temper

June 16, 2011

Anger

May 22, 2011

When the Last Child Leaves Home: The Empty Nest Experience

April 19, 2011

Codependency

April 12, 2011

What Is Addiction, Really?

March 13, 2011

How to be neurotic and miserable

January 10, 2011

Recovery and the Holidays

November 23, 2010

The Gift of Change

September 14, 2010

Sexual Addiction Interview with Dr. Patrick Carnes

June 5, 2010

What Is Stress?

May 26, 2009

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Chemical Dependency

January 22, 2009

Depression

December 18, 2008

How to Avoid Burnout

October 2, 2008

Teaching Children How to Deal with Conflict

August 15, 2008