• How MDMA Use Negatively Affects Your Mental and Physical Health

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    3,4–Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, much more commonly called MDMA, ecstasy or molly, is a synthetic, Schedule I drug known for its effects as a stimulant of the central [...]

  • How the Change of Seasons Affects Your Mood

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    You might be familiar with the term "seasonal depression" indicating the more depressed moods some people feel once the warm days of summer start to [...]

  • Are Jobs Requiring Physical Labor Linked to Substance Abuse?

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    If you have ever worked a job that demands you be on your feet all day long, that has you interacting with challenging people and [...]

  • Becoming a New Parent

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    Congratulations, you are a new parent! Having a child is a change physically, emotionally, and mentally, and you may have noticed some unexpected changes. Maybe [...]

  • Stay Sober This Football Season

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    For football fanatics all over the country, the golden days of fall have the power to arouse feelings of fellowship, camaraderie and sentimentality in the [...]

  • Dealing with Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse

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    If you are dealing with chronic pain and a related opioid addiction, you are not alone. Many peoples' opiate use disorders originate in their battle [...]

  • Coping with Secondary Traumatic Stress

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    We all know that post-traumatic stress disorder can occur in individuals who have directly experienced or endured either an acute or prolonged trauma. However, not [...]

  • Coping With Empty Nest Syndrome

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    As a parent, one of your ultimate goals is to see your children reach milestones of independence. Watching your children graduate high school or college, [...]

  • Connecting with Your Teen’s School During Addiction Recovery

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    Drug and alcohol addictions can severely damage a teenager’s academic performance. If your teen’s grades have suffered due to addiction, it may be time to [...]

  • Adulting 101: Understanding Failure-to-Launch and How to Overcome It

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    You've surely heard the stereotypes of recent and not-so-recent college graduates who move home, mooch off their parents' groceries and have little motivation to pursue [...]

  • Utilizing Evidence Based Practices

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    Evidence based practices are treatment modalities that have been shown to be effective through research. Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are two evidence based [...]

  • Building Trust in a Counselor-Client Relationship

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    Research shows that the therapeutic alliance — the bond between therapist and client — is a strong predictor of how successful therapy will be. The [...]