Addiction Recovery

Creative therapies like writing therapy, drama therapy, and art therapy, are not meant to be treatment-centric. Meaning, their efficacy does not stop at treatment center walls. Creative therapies are practical life skills which can help us relax, cope, emotionally regulate, and more. When we are in a position of having to face or overcome fears, [...]

Empathy is a way of engaging with other people in relationship, including family, friends and colleagues. It plays an essential role in helping relate to emotions of others. It can also bridge the gap between treatment and recovery of relationships due to addiction. Consider why empathy matters for recovery and how to tap into its

As college students head back to campus, and some still schooling from their homes, we have to be aware of the dangers of addiction in college and on college campuses. College is a time for students to really find who they truly are in their studies and majors, as well as their social life. Everyone

As a family member or friend who knows someone struggling with addiction, we may not quite understand the entirety of what they’re going through. As an outsider, we need to make sure we have a good grasp on how addiction is stronger than we may think. Anyone who has NEVER smoked a cigarette before will

The co-occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alcohol Use Disorder is relatively common.  PTSD is a mental health disorder that can occur after experiencing a major traumatic event. Such events can include physical violence, sexual assault, combat, natural disasters, accidents, or death. In many cases, individuals experience such trauma directly. Some others, however, only

If you try to quit drugs or alcohol on your own, you are putting yourself at risk for serious health complications. When you stop using drugs or alcohol, you can go through intense withdrawal symptoms, depending on the type of drug used, duration of use, and the severity of addiction.

Most people have cell phones with unlimited availability to the Internet. There are dozens of social media websites and apps that can be downloaded to cell phones. Social media allows a person to accept requests from followers or friends, which provides access to the person's profile, photos, and posts. Excessive social media use is comparable