You’re not always going to say the right thing. But you can try. When someone you love is recovering from a substance use disorder, you want to do everything you can to make their journey easier. A few kind words of encouragement and affection will help your loved one understand that you’re there to help. Here […]
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The pain of losing a loved one is a universal bond that all of us share. When the loved one is especially close to us—a spouse, a parent, a sibling, or most devastatingly, a child—the bereavement may endure for quite some time. When the grief becomes debilitating, counseling is often the best recourse for helping […]
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Positive Changes You Can Experience After You Become Sober If you or a loved one are thinking that you would like to live a sober life again, you may be apprehensive because it has been a long time since you lived that way. You must have heard that it isn’t easy to leave drugs or […]
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Would you like some strategies for parents to help you cope? Would some ideas on how to cope with your child’s drug use be helpful? I remember trying to deal with my child’s substance use. It’s not easy. It’s hard to watch the child you love more than life itself make choices that harm their health and […]
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When your mental health is a concern, you can certainly try to do concentrated, daily, outpatient treatment, but those who invest in inpatient treatment for mental health have faster, better, longer-lasting results. And there are plenty of reasons why. Distraction-Free Treatment Is Key When you have anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, trauma, bipolar, or any other mental health condition […]
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If you have children, the time will come when you will need to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol. This talk isn’t something anyone looks forward to, but it is a necessary part of being a parent. While difficult conversations aren’t something that are a lot of fun, it is essential to remember […]
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There is no way around it; addiction doesn’t just hurt the individual suffering from the condition; it breaks down the entire family and everyone connected to the situation. So often, people will justify their drug or alcohol use by saying they are not hurting anyone but themselves. While that idea may seem like a reasonable […]
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The road to recovery from a substance abuse addiction is often a difficult one. Having loved ones participate in the recovery process is important, but a history of distrust and conflict can make the road more challenging. Bringing a pet into the dynamic can be an effective form of therapy, lessening stress, easing depression, and […]
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In recent years, a movement has grown in both the U.S. and Canada to recognize the alleged “benefits” of hallucinogenic drugs. The language surrounding this movement is dangerous because it serves to normalize drugs that have known harms and long-term risk factors. Each hallucinogenic drug, including the plant-based ones, have dangerous side effects, even long-term, […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a harrowing experience for our nation and the world, disrupting every aspect of life from work to school to travel to family gatherings. Since March 2020, we’ve had to absorb many cancellations and disappointments — children unable to attend birthday parties, teens missing out on prom or graduation, adults unable […]
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