We’ve made a lot of progress within the medical community and as a society when it comes to normalizing conversations around and receiving treatment for mental health conditions. Despite the progress we’ve made, most people who need some form of mental health treatment never actually receive it. This number is suspected to be in the tens Read more about Your Role in Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health[…]
Life is stressful, there’s no way around it. You probably have a list of all the reasons why your job causes so much stress; you have countless demands on your time, especially if you’re responsible for driving everyone to and from school and practice; and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the Read more about How to Prevent a Mental Health Condition From Causing Substance Misuse[…]
Heavy drinking is a serious problem in the United States, and the numbers are only going up. In this country alone, tens of thousands of people die every year as a result of alcohol-impaired drivers according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s around 30 deaths every day, or one Read more about What Takes Place During a DUI Assessment?[…]
Whether you’re a concerned caregiver, teacher, coach or friend of a teen who abuses substances, you’ve likely witnessed the negative effects of drug or alcohol addiction and are eager to do something about it. Substance use that starts in teen or young adult years can have disastrous effects for those involved, like increased risk of Read more about Drug Addiction Statistics for Teens and Young Adults[…]
The United States has been experiencing an addiction epidemic for more than a decade now research shows from the Center for Disease Control, and the numbers only continue to rise with each passing year, for adolescents as well. Mental health issues continue to become more and more prevalent in America, leading to a rise in Read more about An Overview of Risk Factors for Adolescent Substance Use[…]
Discovering that your child is struggling with a substance use disorder can be devastating. Questions around how this could’ve happened or “what ifs” are often at the forefront of a parent’s mind, but right now, it’s imperative your adolescent or teen receives the help they need. No two people or two substance use disorders are Read more about What’s Involved in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment[…]
Being a teenager isn’t easy, and as a parent, raising one isn’t much easier. This period of a person’s life is full of massive mental, emotional and physical developments; difficulties relating to parents and feeling isolated from peers — not to mention the surge of hormones that came in full force and forever changed how Read more about 5 Warning Signs of Substance Abuse in Your Child[…]
Living a sober lifestyle isn’t something that’s often talked about, which means for those who are considering a sober lifestyle, knowing where to start can be difficult. Some people feel as if “living sober” is too taboo of a topic to bring up (let alone live out), especially if they have friends and family who Read more about 4 Practical Steps for Achieving Sobriety in the New Year[…]
New Year’s Eve is, arguably, the steepest drinking holiday of the year. With parties often starting in the mid-to-late afternoon and then carrying well into the night (long past midnight), drinking starts early and seems to be typically expected of just about everyone. When you’re in early recovery from addiction, navigating a New Year’s Eve Read more about 4 Genuinely Great Ways to Celebrate a Sober New Year’s Eve[…]
The holidays are traditionally viewed as a time of cheer, happy memories and togetherness. It can feel strange, then, when we experience loneliness during the upcoming season. Even if we’re surrounded by others, we can feel isolated, making us wonder if something is wrong with us. If you feel alone during the holidays and it Read more about How Does Loneliness Affect Mental Health?[…]