While We’re Focused on Opioids, Alcohol Abuse Remains a Leading Cause of Death
While We’re Focused on Opioids, Alcohol Abuse Remains a Leading Cause of Death Did you know that according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly 88,000 people “die from alcohol-related causes annually, making it the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States”? In fact, recent statistics show that […]
Four Reasons to Get Sober this Easter
Four Reasons to Get Sober this Easter Spring is a time of incredible transformations. If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that freezes over the winter, the ground is usually just thawing out around this annual holiday that marks the end of winter and the long lead up to summer. Finding the “right” time […]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: 3 Reasons You Can’t Ignore Trauma
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: 3 Reasons You Can’t Ignore Trauma When you face difficult times, you have two options: work through the difficulty you’ve encountered or try to avoid it. For many who have lived through a traumatic experience, going around or burying traumatic memories can feel like the only feasible […]
Therapy and Horseplay: Four Things You Need to Know about Equine Therapy
Therapy and Horseplay: Four Things You Need to Know about Equine Therapy When it comes to equine therapy, I’ll be the first one to advocate for its use. I’ve been an avid rider all my life, and there were many times I walked away from the barn feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated, and emotionally healthier […]
Stop, It Hurts! Three Reasons to Avoid Prescription Pain Medications
Stop, It Hurts! Three Reasons to Avoid Prescription Pain Medications When your body hurts, you want the pain to stop as soon as possible. Opioid-based pain killer medications are now a commonly prescribed antidote to meet patients’ chronic pain needs, and as the number of prescriptions have increased there has been a parallel rise […]
Trying to get an Easy A: 3 Myths about Study-Aid Drugs You & Your Student Should Know
Trying to get an Easy A: 3 Myths about Study-Aid Drugs You & Your Student Should Know It’s no secret that some young adults misuse prescription medications in order to study for a big exam or pull an all-nighter. But data compiled by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that study drugs are […]
The Dangers of Kratom
The Dangers of Kratom Kratom is an herbal substance, sometimes described as a medicinal tea, that can produce opioid and stimulant-like effects. Used for centuries in Thailand as a medicinal herb, over the last few years there has been a surge in its use domestically, with corresponding levels of hospitalizations from its harmful effects. Consider […]
How to Talk to Someone Recovering from Addiction
How to Talk to Someone Recovering from Addiction It can be hard to know what to say when someone we care for is in crisis. It can feel safer to simply do nothing in order to avoid the messy feelings and uncomfortable communication many associate with difficult events in their lives. But what your […]
Learning from Scott Weiland’s Death: How to Support Someone Recovering from Addiction and Protect Yourself
Learning from Scott Weiland’s Death: How to Support Someone Recovering from Addiction and Protect Yourself Scott Weiland’s recent death hit me hard. I had met him a few times, always when he was sober, and in those moments he seemed a warm and delightful person to be around. I’m not surprised by his death. I […]
Signs of Overdependence on the Internet and Social Media
Signs of Over dependence on the Internet and Social Media The Internet provides a constant, ever-changing source of information and entertainment. It is accessible from most smartphones, tablets, laptops, many gaming systems and desktop computers. Email, blogs, social networks, instant messaging, and message boards allow for both public and anonymous communication about any topic. Young children […]