In the journey of recovery from a substance use or mental health disorder, “gratitude” can often feel like a worn-out platitude. It’s a word we’re told to feel, a box to check off in a self-help book. But what if gratitude wasn’t just a passive feeling, but an active, clinical tool? What if the simple […]
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Is Loving Yourself Selfish or Conceited? The concept of self-love has become a little muddled in the modern age. Some people even confuse the idea of self-love and wellness with self-centeredness or narcissism. This misunderstanding can be detrimental in a number of ways. First, it may cause people to unfairly judge others who embrace the
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Explaining substance use disorders and treatment to children can be difficult. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher or or another adult in the life of a child, it’s sometimes hard to know what to say and how much to say. This guide will give you some valuable insight as well as ideas on how
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Codependency is a common, yet widely misunderstood set of behaviors which cause an unhealthy bond of attachment between two people. People in codependent relationships are often unaware of the condition and the harm it can cause.
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September is National Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month. The purpose of this month is to increase the understanding of substance use and mental health disorders, increase awareness of these disorders and diseases and to celebrate those who are in recovery. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with a drug and alcohol addiction
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For many people drinking helps them cope with stress and helps them remedy insomnia or anxiety even. It is largely accepted as a social activity and as an acceptable way to cope with such ailments. Though alcohol doesn’t really do much to relieve these issues in the long-term and it does come with significant downsides.
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Do you or someone you loved need to recover from a mental illness? Find out more about how to do this.
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Lying and addiction go hand in hand. Nearly everyone with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) tells lies.
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Millions of people all around the world struggle with alcohol abuse.
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Opioid use, both legal and illegal, has been rising in the U.S. for decades.
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