When you choose a life in recovery, you decide to pursue a healthier lifestyle and prioritize your well-being. Therefore, recovery can also be an ideal time to assess and make… Read More
How Does Exercise and a Healthy Diet Impact Recovery?
Incorporating Nature Into Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery
Updated on 01/25/24 In April, spring is in full swing. The weather in many areas is getting warmer, flowers are springing up, and we feel the call to be outdoors… Read More
Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Mind in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 3/2/2023 The grounding techniques outlined in this blog can help lower your anxiety levels. Addiction and anxiety are recognized as commonly co-occurring disorders. When a person self-medicates to… Read More
Treatment of Dual Diagnoses
It is not uncommon for people to have a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD) occurring together. The coexistence of both disorders is called dual diagnosis or co-occurring… Read More
What Are the Risks of Abusing Xanax?
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Xanax is a medication prescribed to reduce anxiety and panic-related symptoms. This substance can cause a number of problems for patients,… Read More
Spring Break and Staying Sober
Spring break is rapidly approaching. Schools and universities will be closed, and many adults will take time off work to spend time with their children out of school. For most… Read More
Doctor Shopping: Could I Have a Pill Problem?
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Doctor shopping can be a risky practice. Addiction to prescription medications and worsened mental health outcomes occur when you bounce from one… Read More
The Unique Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Women
Content updated on 01/16/24 With March recognized as Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th, we take the time to honor the many achievements and contributions… Read More
4 Reasons You’re So Angry & How to Manage It
Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer Anger is a normal human emotion that everyone feels from time to time. Anger can help you identify… Read More
5 Reasons for Developing Paranoia
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Paranoia is an eerie, gnawing feeling that something isn’t right. Perhaps you are excessively worried that someone is stalking you even though… Read More
