Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment (5/29/2021) - Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) have an intense focus on or addiction to certain substances including alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. Addiction is a complex, severe, and treatable disease that is characterized by uncontrollable, compulsive substance seeking behavior that causes changes in the brain’s structure and function. Despite harmful consequences that happen to […]
Your Mental Health Wellness is Essential (4/23/2021) - Having positive mental health will allow you to realize your full potential and find ways to cope with your life stress. You’ll be more productive at work and can make a better contribution to your community. It’s okay to seek professional help. Connecting with the right people, both professional and personal, can help you cope […]
ADD and ADHD – What Do They Mean? (2/26/2021) - We hear the words ADD and ADHD a lot. You or your child may have been diagnosed with one. Still others are sometimes told “you’re ADD/ADHD” either in jest or as a subtle suggestion. Let’s look at what these labels mean, how you may be able to recognize the characteristics, and some mainstream treatments used […]
Be Nice to Yourself to Improve Mental Health (1/27/2021) - It’s often hard to stay positive and healthy during the middle of winter. These are typically cold, dark days with few holidays to brighten things. Plus, many of us consumed too much rich food and heavy drink during November and December and are now feeling the effects. It’s easy to feel down, negative, depressed, and […]
Removing the Stress from Your Holidays (12/18/2020) - This time of year when we’re surrounded by wonderful holidays should be the best part of life. But as anybody can tell you, the holidays are often the most stressful few weeks of the year. Having to buy gifts on a tight budget, seeing family and friends, and dealing with overeating, more alcohol, and other […]