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 […]
May 29, 2017

More Baby Boomers are Boozing, Especially Women

Whether it’s another couple glasses of wine with dinner, a few more cocktails at social functions or get-togethers, or another nip or two to go to […]
May 5, 2017

A Rallying Cry for Awareness and Action: May is Mental Health Month

When most people think of good health, they tend to focus on physical well-being. Yet, sound mental health is inextricably linked to productivity, normal function, comfort, […]
May 2, 2017

Expanding Healthy Food Horizons: New Veggies, Textures and Flavors that Take Normal Up a Notch

Healthy Food Healthy Recovery A key goal of Bridging the Gaps’ nutritional program is to meet clients where they are while encouraging them to begin incorporating […]
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 20, 2017

Cult of Irresponsibility: Is ‘Sweeping the Dust Under the Carpet’ a New Norm in Health and Pharma?

Face and Embrace One of the first and most important lessons many learn – or re-learn – in recovery is to take responsibility for their actions. […]
December 9, 2016

A Perfect Storm: Juvenile Offenders with PTSD Far More Likely to Fall Prey to Addiction

Addiction and PTSD Most experts agree that addiction is a “complex disorder” – the development of which is influenced by neuroscience, our environment (including family and […]