Distinguishing “Normal” Behavior from Depression in Teens
During puberty, many teenagers go through mood swings and other behaviors associated with adolescence. In addition to puberty, there are a lot of other life [...]
5 Adulting Skills You Won’t Learn in School and How To Acquire Them
When you're a kid, all you want to do is grow up so you can enjoy expanded freedom to make choices and live on your [...]
4 Common Myths About Drug Addiction
Because of the negative stigma surrounding addiction, many people are reluctant to seek help or medical advice on how to deal with their substance use. [...]
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder, and What Can I Do?
With the arrival of winter comes the arrival of shorter days, less sunlight, and cold temperatures. It’s easy to understand why some would feel a [...]
6 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Your Addiction
It’s not easy to talk to children about addiction. You may be worried your children will find the subject uncomfortable, or wonder if they will [...]
What is Holistic Addiction Treatment and Will It Work for Me?
Have you found yourself struggling to get through addiction treatment? Or have you relapsed, but dread returning to the same rehab you've done before? Chances [...]
Anxiety and its Link to Substance Abuse
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders diagnosed in children and adults. Additionally, it’s common that anxiety and substance abuse can exist [...]
Helping Young Adults with a Mental Illness into Adulthood
Mental health is something that affects everyone in different ways, and young adults in particular must navigate many changing aspects of wellness. Young adults that [...]
How to Maintain Sobriety When Returning to Work
Returning to work can be a big step in your efforts to maintain sobriety after you’ve been to rehab. Of course, it’s natural if you’re [...]
Gateway Drugs? Do They Really Exist?
To many, the concept of “gateway drugs” might seem dated, or like a relic of the DARE programs of their school days. However, the term [...]