So you’ve decided that it’s time to seek out a therapist to deal with your mental illness or other concerns you might have in life. That’s great! But therapy requires hard work. Your therapist may ask you to do homework, which may involve confronting things that are uncomfortable or … [Read more...] aboutWhat You Should Look For In A Therapist
Substance Abuse Counseling
10 Common and Uncommon Triggers for Former Alcoholics To Avoid
What is a trigger for alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Think of a trigger in terms of cause and effect. When operating a gun, pulling the trigger is the cause, and the gun firing is the effect. Alcohol use disorder (AUD), colloquially known as alcoholism, can operate by the same rules. There is … [Read more...] about10 Common and Uncommon Triggers for Former Alcoholics To Avoid
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) vs. Alcoholism
An AUD, or alcohol use disorder, is a term defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to describe a person struggling with alcohol addiction. Aside from AUD, you may have heard many terms to describe an unhealthy relationship with alcohol: alcoholism, alcohol abuse, … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Use Disorder (AUD) vs. Alcoholism
Counselor Corner
Addiction is destructive. Not only does it impact a person in physical ways, but it also has psychological effects. Substance abuse counselors help their clients navigate both the physical and psychological traumas. In this Counselor Corner, we address the importance of helping your client recognize … [Read more...] aboutCounselor Corner
