Updated 2/25/25 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Co-occurring disorders are when a substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders occur simultaneously. There is a high prevalence of co-occurring… Read More
When individuals seek recovery for substance use disorder (SUD), they may have the misconception that treatment will solve all of their problems. There is no question that treatment is required… Read More
Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO The holiday season can bring about a mix of emotions for just about everyone. However, this is especially true for those in addiction recovery…. Read More
Individuals in recovery will likely experience a plethora of physical, mental and emotional challenges throughout their journey to achieve and maintain lifelong sobriety. One common challenge many people in recovery… Read More
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Addiction is rarely a condition that affects solely one person. Drug and alcohol addiction is widely considered a family disease, as its impact stretches… Read More
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to wreak havoc on the lives of individuals everywhere. For successful recovery, treatment programs must offer a step-by-step framework… Read More
Conscious Recovery & the Power of Gratitude Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Addiction and mental health recovery facilities increasingly recognize the importance of individualized treatment. When… Read More
Updated on 3/3/2023 Adversity is an inevitable part of life. Although challenging, adversity is essential as it helps us persevere beyond difficult life experiences. The more we experience hardships and… Read More
Updated on 02/19/24 “Be more mindful.” How many times do you hear this or similar statements? Perhaps you see dozens of articles and ads about mindfulness while scrolling through social… Read More
Updated on 12/12/23 When a person returns to their day-to-day life after completing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, maintaining sobriety can be a challenge even in the best of times…. Read More
