by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 12, 2024 | Addiction, PTSD, Veterans & Military
As Veterans return from military service, they carry not only the physical scars of battle but also the hidden wounds that can shape their lives in profound ways. The traumatic experiences faced during military service often give rise to post-traumatic stress disorder...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 1, 2024 | Addiction, Rehab
Are you concerned about the health and safety of a loved one who is struggling with addiction? Do they refuse to seek help despite negative consequences? Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. If you do not know where to...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 11, 2024 | Addiction
Addiction can have devastating consequences for the individual who is suffering and their loved ones. Hitting rock bottom is a phrase commonly used to describe a time when a person’s life has become unmanageable due to addiction. Rock bottom is the lowest point a...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Sep 11, 2023 | Addiction
When faced with a loved one struggling with addiction, the decision to plan an intervention can be emotional and confusing. An intervention can be a powerful tool to guide someone toward help and recovery, but it also carries risks. We’ll review several factors to...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 28, 2023 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
It can be easy to deny the presence of a substance use disorder in yourself or a loved one when everything in life seems to be holding together. And it’s often true that people with substance use disorders are able to maintain their daily responsibilities, at least at...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 4, 2023 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
Substance use disorders can occur at any age – even when you are older. Changes such as losing a spouse, retiring from a job, getting a new health diagnosis, or changing living arrangements can drive an older person to overuse substances as a means to cope. It is...
