One of the sayings you might hear in recovery is that it is a selfish program. In our addiction, we were probably very self-interested. That’s just the nature of...

This year has been like a rollercoaster that many of us did not want to ride.  First was coronavirus, then a quarantine, and finally, a stressful election. The coronavirus...

Substance abuse and eating disorders are common among women seeking treatment. Researchers estimate that 50% of individuals with a substance use disorder also have an eating disorder. Persons who...

Meditation and mindfulness are easier than you might think. Perhaps you envision a monk sitting cross legged on the floor chanting with eyes closed. If so, you are not...

Millions suffer from addiction annually, 23.5 million, or one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12. Only about 11% receive treatment. Those who get treatment will have...

Personality is the characteristics that makeup who we are. These characteristics impact the way we think and react. So, what do personality disorders mean? Personality disorders are a pervasive...

Defining CBT and DBT might clarify why they are used with specific populations. What is CBT? CBT stands for cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive means thoughts and behavioral looks at our...

Working in residential treatment, I witnessed some clients who would find creative ways to go to the doctor or hospital. The tricky part was determining if the client truly...

Likely, you have heard of things that are celebrated throughout the United States. Some celebrations last a day, others the entire month. Some might seem silly, where others are...