When looking at trauma through an attachment lens, I am privy to recognize how important early relationships with caregivers and family systems are in our development of attachment. Our relationships with our caregivers are integral in developing our concept of ourselves in relation to...
Working from home, learning remotely, and meeting virtually have us all online more than ever now. Even before the pandemic, you may have spent a lot of time in front of an electronic device, either socially or for your job, and that may have...
Anyone can be vulnerable to addiction, regardless of income level, race, gender, or geographic location. Prescription drug abuse doesn’t discriminate. Young people, older adults, and everyone in between can get caught in the cycle of misuse that can accompany prescription medications such as amphetamines,...
What does it mean to be accountable? How can being accountable to yourself and to your peers help you in your addiction treatment? In fact, peer accountability is one of the major keys to recovery. The peer and professional support you get in an...
Addiction is a family disease. When it affects any one member, it also affects the other members of your family. When your loved one enters treatment for addiction, it is critical that you and your family stay engaged and involved throughout the program and...
As we approach a full year of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, we can look back and realize that for most of us, this has been a year unlike any other year. When it started, there were so many unknowns...
We’re all probably a little more stressed than usual these days. After months of being isolated, facing financial difficulties, and worrying about the COVID-19 virus itself, we are struggling to deal with the stress in a healthy way. Stress and drinking do not mix...
You have successfully completed addiction treatment and are moving forward with your recovery. Now you are faced with the prospect of needing surgery for an ailment or an injury. Your first thought may be about the drugs that physicians and surgeons always suggest for...
The move toward legalizing marijuana is gaining traction across the country. While many states have legalized the drug in various forms, though, marijuana is still illegal on the federal level. That may also change soon. Is marijuana legal in Texas? While the state has...
You have been addicted to drugs or alcohol and are now ready to go to treatment. That’s a great first step toward your successful recovery. If you happen to also be a parent, you may be worried about the effect of your addiction treatment...
As you look toward the new year, you may be thinking about resolutions to improve your life. Then again, you may wonder if you should be making resolutions if you have doubts about being able to keep them. The good news is that people...
The coronavirus outbreak has affected the way we interact with other people in a significant way. We have been told to distance ourselves physically from others, to keep everyone safe and healthy. We wear masks to keep from breathing on each other. We have...
