“A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller When we come across difficult circumstances in life, such as a struggle with mental health or substance abuse, it is easy to succumb to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. Many people who use […]

Substance addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. This means it is possible for people in recovery to relapse, or return to drug or alcohol use after a period of abstinence. However, there are several prevention methods that individuals can take to reduce their chances of relapse significantly. For example, long-term drug treatment programs often make […]

Are you, or is someone you love, self-medicating with drugs or alcohol? Self-medication is the practice in which a person misuses drugs or alcohol in an attempt to feel better – typically, to manage distress or pain caused by a health condition. Rather than seeking professional treatment or advice, many individuals will turn to drugs […]

Mental health disorders are extremely common, though they are not always apparent. More than likely, you have neighbors, friends, family members, or colleagues struggling with symptoms of a mental health condition. Each year in the United States, an estimated 1 in 6 youth experience a mental illness. Even more adults – about 20% in the […]

Most mental illnesses develop between adolescence and young adulthood. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 75 percent of mental health disorders begin by age 24. While it is devastating to think about our children struggling with mental illness, it is an important reality to face: 1 in every 6 youth experience a mental […]

Finding the best treatment center for your loved one is an important, yet often overwhelming, task. You want to find the program that will position your loved one for success. One that will keep your loved one safe, secure, sober, yet also comfortable. One that has constant care and support resources. Perhaps your clinician recommended […]

Pregnancy has an inherent ability to motivate women towards healthier behavior: nutritious eating, adequate activity, and a halt in substance use. However, some women are battling substance addiction at the time of becoming pregnant. In these cases, it is very difficult to quit. Although most women are aware of the harmful effects of substance abuse […]

National statistics show that there are more than seven million American women (over age 18) battling a substance use disorder today. This includes women of all different backgrounds, ages, races, and economic status. Addiction can happen to anyone, and women are equally as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder. However, it’s important […]

Did you know that the most common sleep diagnosis associated with substance addiction is insomnia? Or, that most mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, are linked to troubled sleep patterns? The problem is twofold: On one end, lack of sleep can trigger emotional and physical issues in people, and lead them to cope with […]

Schizophrenia is a serious, complex, and long-term neurological disorder. It disrupts a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions effectively, make rational decisions, interpret reality, and relate to others. For this reason, schizophrenia is often detrimental to a person’s well-being. For those suffering, it interferes with their ability to maintain relationships and take part in […]