The poorest citizens in our country, often living in impoverished communities, are plagued by mental illnesses including substance abuse. We often see this as a problem that begins with an addiction that ruins a person's finances and leads to poor mental health. However, living in an … [Read more...] about Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
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What is SAIOP?
SAIOPs, or Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs, can be a powerful tool in a substance abuse counselor’s toolkit. Unfortunately, though, some misconceptions frequently held by potential clients about outpatient options can make the process of deciding on a program difficult. Beyond that, … [Read more...] about What is SAIOP?
4 Questions For Anyone With A DWI Arrest in North Carolina
Recently Attorney Bill Powers, Managing Partner of Powers McCartan, pllc and Mike Daisley, owner of the Daisley Law Firm, discussed the nuances of the North Carolina DWI law including the difference between equity of the law versus guilt or innocence. The two attorneys remind us that navigating DWI … [Read more...] about 4 Questions For Anyone With A DWI Arrest in North Carolina
The Top 5 Things We Would Tell You If You Came To Us For DWI Help
We work with people who get a DWI in North Carolina everyday. In almost every instance, there are several of the same issues that come up when we meet with clients trying to understand the DWI process. The main question we get asked often is: “When do I get my license back?” The answer to this … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Things We Would Tell You If You Came To Us For DWI Help