This was the question that first introduced me to the BRC Family of Programs and Marsha Stone. If I remember correctly, I was eating a “sampling” of desserts at The Oceanaire at the Galleria in Dallas, Texas. I admit, the question was inconveniently timed...
We often think that only people who drink heavily will suffer the negative effects on their physical and mental health. However, a recent study has shown that even “low-risk” drinking can be harmful. For someone who is addicted to alcohol, of course, any amount...
In the field of addiction, it is rare that I meet a client who does not also suffer from trauma. When we are first taught about trauma, we are introduced to “Big T trauma” and “little t trauma”. This is a concept to move...
Getting help for your addiction to drugs or alcohol is a critical first step toward your recovery. Addiction treatment can help you understand the underlying causes of addiction and guide through strategies and techniques that will enable you to live a healthier life. September...
A Letter from Our Founder I find myself sitting on a plane headed back to Austin, having just completed my first work trip of 2020. It feels strange to even type that in that we have officially entered Fall. But, as I look around the...
Charity is not just about donating money. Acts of charity can include volunteering and reaching out to others in need. These days, you might think that is more difficult than in “normal” times but there are still a number of ways to contribute and...
The statement that addiction is a family disease is driven a lot by the age-old debate of “Nature vs. Nurture.” Genetic and environmental variables are at hand with the disease of addiction. The family plays a huge role in the nature vs. nurture concept...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the country, so does the opioid epidemic. The pandemic has affected the use of drugs and alcohol, as more people are staying home and attempting to cope with isolation in a newly challenging world. The numbers are climbing...
Several months ago, while walking across the men’s campus, I was stopped by one of our clients who asked if he could speak privately with me. There is nothing out of the ordinary about this. I meet with and speak to clients every day....
It is not uncommon for mental health and substance use disorders to be linked. An individual experiencing depression, for example, may turn to medications in an effort to cope with the symptoms. That drug use can then turn into an addiction. Likewise, a person...
We live in a society that normalizes and glorifies alcohol consumption. People and even animals have been engaging in alcohol consumption of some kind for thousands of years and it is associated with every kind of mood and event you could image. Need to celebrate? Drink....
Denial can have a strong pull, especially when you are addicted. You may make up excuses for your behavior or try to convince yourself (and others) that you don’t really have a problem. In addiction treatment, admitting and accepting your situation is a critical...
