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
Incorporating Nature Into Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery
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Nicotine’s Impact on Substance Use & Mental Health Disorder Treatment
Even though millions of people were still smoking or using other tobacco products, cigarette smoking among adults hit an all-time low in 2018. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More
Substance Use in Older Adults
When you think of substance use and substance use disorders (SUD), you might immediately think of young to middle-aged men, the homeless population, partying college students, “wine moms” or people… Read More
How to Stick With Substance Use Recovery When Life Happens
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
Exploring the Influence of Culture and Media on Substance Use
We are constantly bombarded by images and messages intended to influence us and grab our attention and our money in today’s world. It is inescapable. We are all affected by… Read More
Substance Use in Suburbia
The passage of time has ushered in many changes, including the face of substance use disorders (SUD). SUDs continue to ravage America and the rest of the world, and we… Read More
Signs You Might Be Struggling With Emotional Dysregulation
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Emotional dysregulation is a term used to describe a condition in which emotional responses are poorly regulated by the brain. An individual… Read More
Art Therapy for Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
Updated on 09/12/23 George E. Miller said, “Creating artwork allows your mind to be in a safe place while it contemplates the tougher issues you are dealing with. One can… Read More
Substance Use in High-Risk Industries
Updated on 10/12/23 US companies lose billions of dollars each year as a result of substance use. Negative effects manifest as lost productivity, accidents, on-the-job injuries, illnesses and increased absenteeism. Although… Read More
5 Ways to Overcome Drug and Alcohol Cravings
Updated on 08/02/23 Choosing a life of recovery can be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, but the choice does come with challenges. One of those major… Read More
