How to Tell the Difference Between Problem Drinking and Alcoholism
As a man, would you consider having four drinks in a day, consecutively or spread over a few hours, normal or a problem? As a [...]
Can Marijuana Be A Gateway Drug?
The conversation around marijuana is no longer black and white. In some states, marijuana is promoted as a borderline-miraculous plant in terms of its healing [...]
Can I Still Receive Telehealth Counseling?
Just a few years ago the world experienced one of the biggest shut-downs in modern times. As the coronavirus swept the globe, numerous businesses that [...]
What are Emotional Bids for Attention?
Every culture has their own unique beliefs and traditions around why social connection is important, as well as their own preferences around how to foster [...]
An Overview of Dual Diagnosis Statistics
Co-occurring disorders — also referred to as dual diagnosis — might sound unusual to some, but this dual-presence of disorders is actually incredibly common. Substance [...]
How to Find the Right Therapist for You
Therapy has never been more accessible. You can search online, ask a friend or download an app, and you’ll be on your way to finding [...]
The Most Common Substances Linked to Co-Occurring Disorders
Mental health and addiction have long been connected. Pre-existing mental health conditions are known to be one of the leading causes of why individuals turn [...]
4 Practical Goals to Help You Maintain Sobriety in the New Year
Goal setting is one of the most powerful practices we, as people, can implement in our lives. Goal setting in recovery takes that practice to [...]
These Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions will Change Your Life
The New Year is an exciting time full of fresh starts, new beginnings, infinite opportunities and a clean slate upon which to write all of [...]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a technology that was established in the 1980s and FDA-approved for the treatment of Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) in 2008. There [...]
Stay Sober New Year’s Eve with These New Traditions
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year, there’s no doubt about it. The sentiments around this holiday are all [...]
Combating Substance Abuse Risk Factors Among Young Adults
The transition to independent living, or commonly called “adulting,” is an exciting time for many. Living on your own, having an income, making your own [...]
