“In family relationships, love is really spelled T.I.M.E.” – Dieter Uchtdorf When I was relatively new in recovery, it was pointed out to me I would do well to choose wisely who I spent time with, in order to more readily heal and strengthen—certainly not toxify or stress out further—my mind, emotions and spirit.…
“The inability to open up to hope is what blocks trust, and blocked trust is the reason for blighted dreams.” – Elizabeth Gilbert Here’s a challenging question many people are forced to ask themselves who have loved ones in recovery: “How can I be willing to have trust in my loved one when he/she has…
Addiction offers grim statistics, such as tens of millions suffering from addiction or tens of thousands dying from opioid overdoses every year. What these numbers don’t reflect is that addiction stems from many sources, some genetic, some social, and some psychological. In fact, a mental health condition often drives a person’s addiction. Anxiety and addiction,…
Depression and substance abuse often go together. It’s called co-occurring disorders, where a mental health disorder and substance abuse appear together. It’s often a byproduct of someone attempting to treat the symptoms of their depression. This calls for a dual diagnosis program that sets up a treatment plan for depression and substance abuse. Treatment Plan…