Take a look around. The vibrant greens are yielding to fiery reds, burnished oranges, and rich golds 🍁. This seasonal shift isn’t just a beautiful sight; it’s a powerful reminder that change is the only constant—in nature, and in our lives. When we face challenges with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or intense struggles with Mental… Read more »
There’s a lot of stigma and misconceptions around the idea of medication. Some people don’t want to take medication because they are afraid of the side effects–some people believe that they’ll end up needing more medication to counteract the side effects of the original medication, so it ends up being an endless cycle. Some believe… Read more »
Have you ever wanted to accomplish something but the goal was too large? Did you end up giving up on that goal because of it? You could benefit from S.M.A.R.T. goal setting. It’s a kind of goal setting that helps take bigger goals and breaks them down into smaller goals so that way they are… Read more »
Have you heard the story of the dog and the bell? Pavlov rang a bell and the dog didn’t do anything. Then, he proceeded to give the dog a treat every time he rang the bell. Slowly, the dog started to salivate whenever he heard the bell because he knew he was going to get… Read more »
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among underage people. Unfortunately, about 4,000 youth die from alcohol poisoning every year. These drinking behaviors are more commonly seen in adolescents’ parents that tend to drink around them, but specifically binge drinking around them. The average age of drinking when drinking starts under 21 is 13-14 years… Read more »
There’s a lot of stigma around substance use and mental health. Because of the stigma, there’s a lot of people that need help that aren’t getting the help that they need out of fear of judgement or being ridiculed. However, there’s no shame in needing help. We all need help. Before we dive into which… Read more »
What is Substance Use Disorder? Substance Use Disorder is a mental disorder in which a person has lost their ability to control the use of legal or illegal substances. Addiction is the most severe form of substance use disorder. There are many causes to why a person may start to use substances such as: stress,… Read more »