Anxiety in Winter: Is It Just Seasonal?
The winter months are usually a time of cheer and celebration and increased social activity. Our lives burst with meaning and purpose as we close out one year and herald in a new one.
Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT
Ulcers and Alcohol: How Are They Related?
One condition a person never wants to suffer from is gastritis. Gastritis is when the stomach becomes inflamed and irritated. On top of causing the stomach to be inflamed and irritated, gastritis also makes the stomach more susceptible to developing new sores and ulcers.
5 Relapse Prevention Techniques for Addiction Recovery
Relapse is a natural and often encountered component of the addiction recovery process. Rather than considering it as defeat, think of relapse as simply an obstacle that you can and will overcome! Thankfully, relapse prevention techniques can help you successfully travel the road to recovery.
Setting Mental Health Goals for the New Year
Everyone knows the process of making New Year’s resolutions and goals, for better or for worse. Many people set well-intentioned goals about losing weight, improving organization, quitting drinking or smoking, or improving finances, but what about goals for mental health? Simply stating “I want to be happier” isn’t going to enhance your mental health, or make you feel less stressed; setting specific and attainable goals can.
Benefits of Holistic Therapy: Healing and Recovery
Holistic therapy is an increasingly popular form of healing and recovery that focuses on the human connection between mind, body, and spirit. It utilizes an array of treatments to help individuals take charge of their health and well-being.
The Surprising Truth About Seasonal Depression: What to Know
Seasonal depression is often relegated to just being the winter blues, but the truth is it’s far more nuanced than that. Seasonal depression is a very real condition that affects a plethora of individuals throughout the world on an annual basis.
Navigating Sober Thanksgiving: Your Comprehensive Guide
Thanksgiving is a time of year renowned for wonderful food, laughter, and keeping company with the most cherished of loved ones. This nationwide celebration is a reminder of blessings and provision. However, for those suffering from substance use disorder, it can be a difficult time to even be present in these moments; these moments are more ripe than ever with beer, wine, and excessive amounts of food.
10 Myths About Substance Abuse
The subject of substance abuse has been a long-standing controversy in modern society. With numerous misconceptions and myths about substance abuse, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.
PTSD and Alcohol Abuse in Veterans: What’s the Connection?
November 11th is Veterans Day. This day, previously known as Armistice Day, is a day that allows us to honor veterans of all wars as well as those who died in service. Veterans Day and its accompanying activities are a great premise for bringing to light the many issues that affect veterans, such as mental health issues and SUD.
Norco vs. Oxycodone. Recognizing the Signs of Addiction
Norco and oxycodone are prescription painkillers that treat moderate to severe pain that ducked the efforts of other pain relievers. Both Norco and oxycodone are opium derivatives and are part and parcel of the ongoing and escalating opioid epidemic in the United States. These two drugs possess very similar characteristics, though a few aspects do set them apart.
