December 21, 2017

Wishing you safe and sober holidays

While the holiday season is among us, it can be a difficult time of year, especially when celebrations are often socialized with drinking and other risky […]
December 13, 2017

Using Spirituality to Move Forward From Addiction

By: Sally Writes Addiction and substance abuse can be very much a solitary experience. Everyone experiences addiction in different ways. The symptoms may be similar, but […]
December 7, 2017

Bridging The Gaps Welcomes Therapy Dog To Team

Animals can offer a sense of companionship, comfort, and unconditional love. When there is a positive interaction between the animal and human, healthful benefits can result. […]
November 21, 2017

Addiction: The Conscious and Subconscious Mind Part 2

To read Part 1… Continuing Our Study of the Mind and Addiction As we are continuing our study on addiction and the mind, we are now […]
November 14, 2017

Addiction: The Conscious and Subconscious Mind Introduction

The mind is a powerful operating system, capable of retaining knowledge, memories, and experiences as well as regulating our automated bodily functions. When it comes to […]
June 8, 2017

Teen Marijuana Use Linked to Other Illegal Drug Abuse

There has been much debate in recent years as to whether or not marijuana is a “gateway” drug – a drug that paves the way to […]
February 3, 2017

The Search for a “Cure:” Baclofen as a Treatment for Alcoholism

The Expansion of Science As our problems evolve – or persist, as the case may be – so do the scientific and pharmacological community’s efforts to […]
January 27, 2017

New Study Reinforces Promise of Early Screening and Intervention in Staving Off Addiction

You may have heard the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Well, in the realm of alcohol and substance use, […]