The Negative Role Stress Can Play in Addiction Recovery
Quitting drugs or alcohol can aggravate the emotional turmoil that leads to addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can have you feeling worse before you start to find relief on the other side…
How to Cope with Bipolar Disorder Triggers
Living with bipolar disorder can be a challenge, even when receiving the bipolar disorder treatment that’s right for you. Understanding bipolar disorder triggers and what to do about them can…
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
More than 20 million Americans struggle with addiction every year. Many of those Americans also suffer from a mental health disorder that increases their risk of developing an addiction. For…
Recognizing World Bipolar Day
World Bipolar Day creates a unique opportunity to increase awareness about a debilitating condition that impacts our valued community members. This mental health awareness day takes place on March 30…
How Anxiety Triggers Can Lead to Addiction
People use substances for a number of reasons, but self-medication is one of the primary drivers of addiction. That’s why anxiety and addiction can often go hand in hand, and…
How to Overcome Holiday Depression
The holiday season is not always a cheerful time for everyone. For some, the season reminds them of loved ones that they’ve lost, or it’s a significant pressure point on…
How to Control Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that affect millions of Americans. In fact, it is the most common mental illness in the United States, with approximately 40 million adults…
New Year’s Resolutions that Help Recovery
It is not uncommon for people to make New Year’s resolutions surrounding drug and alcohol addiction recovery. However, it is critical to consider what is right for your unique situation.…
Advantages of Seeking Family Therapy During the Holidays
Holidays should not be a time of conflict between loved ones. Instead, it should be a time of gathering, sharing, and laughing. Well, unfortunately, family frictions tend to be very…
What to Expect in Addiction Counseling
Addiction counseling assists in recovery by treating the underlying causes of substance use disorder. It is essential to treat the physical symptoms of addiction, but you may not be able…