by Dana Hinders | Apr 9, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
Experiencing a relapse can be discouraging, but it’s not the end of the world. If you are willing to acknowledge your mistake and seek the assistance of your treatment team, it’s possible to move forward in your recovery with confidence. Distinguish...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 27, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is frequently used in drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs to help individuals with substance use disorders better understand and manage their condition. If you’re considering addiction treatment, learning about the...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 20, 2019 | Addiction
Traumatic experiences can have lasting effects at any age, but childhood trauma is particularly problematic because young children lack the maturity to process their experiences in a healthy way. As such, experiencing childhood trauma is strongly linked to an...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 11, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
Substance abuse is often thought of as a problem affecting residents of large cities, but addiction doesn’t discriminate. A significant number of rural residents are struggling with substance abuse and facing difficulty accessing the treatment they need for a...
by Dana Hinders | Feb 14, 2019 | Addiction
An addiction to alcohol can take many forms. A person who abuses alcohol isn’t necessarily uneducated, unemployed, and isolated from the community. An alcoholic can be someone with a college degree, a prestigious job, a loving family, and a wide circle of...
by Dana Hinders | Jan 28, 2019 | Addiction, Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most widely known support group for people with an addiction to alcohol. If you believe you may have a drinking problem, there are a few things to keep in mind when as you’re preparing to attend your first AA meeting. Protecting...
