The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Abuse (5/22/2020) - Unusual times come with a natural increase in confusion, fear, and uncertainty about the future. The insecurity about how each of us may proceed to be impacted by the current events, combined with social distancing, has been extremely challenging for our mental health. The challenge is especially exacerbated when it comes to people who have […]
What is Stress? (4/17/2020) - Stress often arises in the body for many different reasons and it’s often apparent in modern living. The brain reacts to stress by releasing the stress hormone known as “cortisol”, which activates the fight or flight response. Cortisol is an essential component of all living beings and it has become a crucial element of the […]
Casa Recovery’s Response to COVID-19 (3/16/2020) - We understand there are ongoing questions and concerns regarding the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, and how it applies to you and your loved ones here in our program. Our goal is to keep our clients, employees, families and community partners updated and informed on Casa Recovery’s response as it evolves. We are […]
Give Yourself a Break (2/28/2020) - There is a misconception in our society when it comes to the words “self-care”. Society defines taking care of one’s body as buying an annual pass to the gym or picking up a kale salad instead of a juicy burger. Although, this is one form of self-care, it by no means is the definition of […]
New Year Goals to Help In Recovery (12/30/2019) - Everyone tends to make optimistic promises in the New Year, empowered by the prospect of turning over a new leaf on January 1st. However, for someone overcoming substance abuse, it is not as simple as making a promise to quit. That said it is still possible to resolve to take steps towards getting help for […]