If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take a vacation, here it is! For those working in “helper” professions like mental health, substance abuse, and general healthcare, it’s easy to feel the emotional toll of giving all of our time and energy to helping other people. This compounds when we have … [Read more...] aboutCounselor Corner: Why Time Off Work Is Essential For Your Health
Training and Education
Empowering Boys: What Your Son Needs To Know About Marijuana
It’s important to start talking to your son about marijuana and alcohol early--perhaps even earlier than you think. One survey of underage individuals admitted for drug and alcohol treatment found that fourteen percent had started using cannabis before age 13. Studies have found that boys generally … [Read more...] aboutEmpowering Boys: What Your Son Needs To Know About Marijuana
The Top 3 Co-Occurring Conditions of Addiction
When a person has a co-existing mental illness and a substance use disorder, it’s referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder (COD). It’s extremely common for recovering addicts to receive this diagnosis. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the top three co-occurring conditions of … [Read more...] aboutThe Top 3 Co-Occurring Conditions of Addiction
Recognizing Co-Occuring Conditions in Recovery
In our previous blog, we discussed the top three co-occurring conditions of addiction: major depression, panic attacks and anxiety, and mental illnesses like schizophrenia and personality disorders. Knowing the most common dual diagnosis of addiction is important, but recognizing their symptoms is … [Read more...] aboutRecognizing Co-Occuring Conditions in Recovery
