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
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
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
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
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
Many people find the holiday season stressful, mostly because they feel forced to participate when they would rather not. People who are recovering from substance abuse can find the holiday season particularly
The holidays are a time of year most of us look forward to but people with addiction often don’t feel the same way. Dealing with substance use disorder during the festivities is
For most of us the holidays are the best time of year but not everyone looks forward to the festive season. Some people dread the whole experience, particularly if they are coping
