Some ideas so you can enjoy a Sober Valentine’s Day Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in America. Unfortunately, it is also intertwined with people’s perception of a good time. As Valentine’s Day approaches, you might already be dealing with the stress of choosing a good date—don’t let alcohol be a contributing factor to your worries!…
Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Many people don’t understand how addictive certain prescription medications can be. Oftentimes, the line has been crossed before the sufferer even realizes they’re addicted to the drug they hoped would help them. If taken correctly, prescription medications can have tremendous health benefits. However, as soon as they begin…
Exercise & Mental Health Benefits: What are the mental health benefits of exercise? Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle size. Sure, exercise can improve your physical health and your physique, trim your waistline, improve your sex life, and even add years to your life. But that’s not what motivates most people to…
This year’s campaign: Get your YOU back Have you been stuck on pause? Many of us feel that way. Things have been a little unpredictable, meaning many of us have been in limbo, not knowing what to do next. No more stop-starting. Let’s press go! Here’s a journey we can take to a new destination. That’s where…
BASIC IOP REQUIREMENTS The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Counselor’s Treatment Manual outlines a sample schedule that gives an idea of what you can expect if you or someone you know begins treatment at an IOP. This is only a sample, and your program may differ depending on your needs. Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-16…
This is a story about a young woman with a heroin addiction. I shall call her Claire. Claire had two small children and a husband whom she was very close with. At the time I worked with her she was around thirty years old. She came to me for two reasons, she was highly addicted…
There are two stages of withdrawal, and they each require a different approach. Most are familiar with the acute stage, which occurs immediately and usually lasts a few weeks at most. This is when the person is most likely to experience physical symptoms of withdrawal. However, it is possible to be in the acute stage…