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How to Tell the Difference Between Problem Drinking and Alcoholism
As a man, would you consider having four drinks in a day, consecutively or spread over a few hours, normal or a problem? As a
Life After Treatment: EMDR Therapy
You know in the movies, when you’re watching a therapy session, and the patient is asked to follow the therapist’s finger with their eyes? You’ve
Can Marijuana Be A Gateway Drug?
The conversation around marijuana is no longer black and white. In some states, marijuana is promoted as a borderline-miraculous plant in terms of its healing
Can I Still Receive Telehealth Counseling?
Just a few years ago the world experienced one of the biggest shut-downs in modern times. As the coronavirus swept the globe, numerous businesses that
Understanding EMDR Therapy
Have you ever noticed how you sometimes forget significant details about extreme, distressing or traumatic events? Sometimes we can get “stuck” in overwhelmed by these
What are Emotional Bids for Attention?
Every culture has their own unique beliefs and traditions around why social connection is important, as well as their own preferences around how to foster
An Overview of Dual Diagnosis Statistics
Co-occurring disorders — also referred to as dual diagnosis — might sound unusual to some, but this dual-presence of disorders is actually incredibly common. Substance
The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media as a whole isn’t even 30 years old yet. Social media in the way we think of it in the modern sense (iPhones
A Closer Look at the Stigma Around Mental Health
Millions of people struggle with mental illnesses every single year in the United States alone, and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more
How to Find the Right Therapist for You
Therapy has never been more accessible. You can search online, ask a friend or download an app, and you’ll be on your way to finding
The Most Common Substances Linked to Co-Occurring Disorders
Mental health and addiction have long been connected. Pre-existing mental health conditions are known to be one of the leading causes of why individuals turn
5 Seasonal Depression Remedies to Help Your Loved Ones
Seasonal depression is a mental condition that affects individuals when the weather changes. It is most commonly associated with the winter months, and though
4 Practical Goals to Help You Maintain Sobriety in the New Year
Goal setting is one of the most powerful practices we, as people, can implement in our lives. Goal setting in recovery takes that practice to
Top Telling Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teenagers
Bipolar disorder often gets dismissed in teens due to the common tendency to write off teens' extreme or apathetic behaviors as simply the result
These Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions will Change Your Life
The New Year is an exciting time full of fresh starts, new beginnings, infinite opportunities and a clean slate upon which to write all of
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a technology that was established in the 1980s and FDA-approved for the treatment of Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) in 2008. There
A Complete Guide to GeneSight Testing
According to research published by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 70 percent of all Americans are on medication. Marking the United States as one
3 Practical and Powerful Mental Health Goals for the New Year
The New Year is the ultimate symbol of change. People commonly set goals around fitness and physical health, but some health goals are more subtle
Stay Sober New Year’s Eve with These New Traditions
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year, there’s no doubt about it. The sentiments around this holiday are all
Risk Factors for Young Adults and Substance Abuse
The transition to independent living, or commonly called “adulting,” is an exciting time for many. Living on your own, having an income, making your own
Recovery Tips for the Holidays!
The holidays can be a challenging time for people in substance abuse recovery, for a number of reasons, and not just because of the possibility
Anxiety and the Holidays: Top Causes and Practical Ways to Alleviate It
A little bit of stress and some feelings of anxiety during the holidays are completely normal. Winter holidays are one of the busiest seasons
How to Manage Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are typically a time when friends and family gather together. But it is also a time for many people who have lost loved
Holiday Gift Ideas for Someone in Recovery
Giving inspirational books, guided journals and experiences are just a few gift ideas for your loved one in recovery. , It’s easy to overthink gift-giving, especially for those of us who don’t have a natural instinct for gifting. We put exp
