Will My Privacy Be Protected in Rehab?
When you’re considering rehab for a drug or alcohol addiction, privacy is a major concern. You may worry your boss will find out you’re receiving [...]
Why You Need to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Addiction
Although discussing one's addiction is not usually on the top of the list of enjoyable conversation starters, chatting with your doctor about a substance use [...]
Healing from Loss As You Age
The death of a loved one is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences a person can live through. As we get older and our friends [...]
Halfway House or Recovery House: Which is Right for You?
Aftercare planning is one of the most important components of a person’s inpatient stay. It involves making plans for where a person will attend outpatient [...]
How Counseling Can Help You Through the Coming Out Process
The coming out process can be a difficult experience for someone in the LGBTQ community. Many people fear rejection from family and friends once [...]
3 Steps for Understanding and Achieving Self-Development
The young adult years bring many important life changes: leaving home, establishing oneself as an independent individual and beginning the myriad undertakings associated with "adulting." [...]
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
It is no secret that withdrawing from drugs is an experience many don't look forward to. Sadly, a number of people avoid treatment entirely out [...]
Understanding and Avoiding Road Rage
We've all experienced frustration on the road — other drivers irritate us by cutting us off, failing to use a turn signal or merging inappropriately. [...]
Examining the Effect of Heroin on the Body
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug made from morphine, found naturally in the poppy plant, but manufactured into a dangerous street drug. Known for [...]
Does Your Therapist’s Age Matter?
Reviewed by Jodi Jaspan, MS, LPC When trying to find a counselor who is a good fit, clients have a lot to consider. A therapist’s [...]
How the Use of Meth Affects the Body
Methamphetamine was once a highly taboo substance, partly due to the success of the “Faces of Meth” campaign. However, it is now becoming more regularly [...]
What Is Cyberbullying and What Are Its Effects?
As social media becomes more and more prevalent in the lives of teens and children, cyberbullying becomes more of an issue. It's estimated that 37 [...]
