How to Manage Big Back-to-School Feelings
The end of summer can sneak up on you, bringing with it many transitions for your family – early mornings, lunches to pack, new routines and responsibilities – all while you also…
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The Value of Peer Support in Recovery
Individuals in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction need to know that they are not alone. That is why the support of family and friends is so important. The support…
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Healthy Ways to Handle Life’s Stressors
When stress becomes unmanageable, try these evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways. Try to eliminate the stressor. Can you let go of some responsibility, relax your expectations, or…
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How to Talk to Your Child about Substance Use
It is (almost) never too early to talk with your children about alcohol and other drugs. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), children as young…
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Navigating Grief During the Holidays
Grief is complicated and unique for everyone. While accepting loss can become easier with time, it is something that we carry with us forever. Grief can hit us at any…
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How to Stick with a Sober New Year’s Resolution
The promise of a new year offers a time to start fresh and develop healthier habits. For many people, whether it is for health reasons, to save money, or for…
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10 Tips for Changing your Mindset to Reduce Heart Stress
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 697,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2020. It is the leading cause of death for men and women in…
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5 Strategies for Becoming a More Resilient Person
Life does not come with a road map. It is filled with twists and turns, from everyday challenges to traumatic events such as the death of a loved one, a…
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No One Is Immune From Addiction
Did you know that 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older struggled with substance use in 2017, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health? Additionally, 8.5 million…
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Addiction is a Family Disease
The effects of addiction are rarely limited to the person with the addiction. Everyone around him or her is affected in some way. Family members are often forced to pick…
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