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The BALM Approach to Family Recovery
For many years, the help available to support families dealing with a loved one with substance use disorder have focused primarily on helping the family member learn to care for themselves. This is key, but there is more, the family does have a part to play in their loved one’s journey.
September Is National Recovery Month
Awareness is important. Without national or international recognition, many people are unaware of the issues that many people face. Here’s what you should know about National Recovery Month and how it can help those who are affected by mental health and substance use and those who are not.
How Can I Stop My Anxious Thoughts From Spiraling?
Having an anxiety disorder can really challenge your everyday life. Life is already challenging enough without adding in anxious thoughts that can spiral out of control.
Seeing The Signs Of Substance Use: When Does It Actually Become Abuse?
Substance use is a continuing problem through the world and the United States. In 2017 alone, close to 19.7 million adults were going through a substance use disorder. It is likely that the number is even higher now due to the pandemic and world events.
What Are The Differences Between Anxiety And Stress?
The constant balance of work and obligations with very little, "play." With everything we have going on in our lives, it's no wonder that everyone is stressed out.
Meditation – As A Journey Of Exploration Or Explanation?
For some reason, our minds are engineered to love knowing the reasons behind things. We’re naturally attracted to the answers. What is the true essence and explanation of meditation?
4 Tips To Reduce Anxiety Naturally
At some point, everyone will experience anxiety in their lifetime. Some people are lucky enough that the anxiety does not stick around for long.
Going Beyond Performative Allyship And Showing True Support During June's Pride Month
At the start of every June, we see rainbow flags everywhere. During this whole month, we celebrate, take pride, and honor for the lives in the LGBTQIA+ community.
What Are Some Causes Of Anxiety And Who Does It Impact?
Your heart is racing. You can't seem to calm your thoughts from spiraling out of control. You feel as if something bad is going to happen, you can't just place what.
Addiction Is A Family Disease, Not Just An Individual's
If someone is struggling with addiction, we often just think about the individual. After all, they are the ones who have the addiction. However, addiction affects more than just the person with the substance use problem. We may briefly think about the family or friends of the person who has an addiction. But, little emphasis is ever placed on how addiction also impacts the family.
3 Steps You Can Take To Lower A Child's Risk Of Becoming Addicted Later In Life
When you have an addiction, you know how hard the struggle with it can be. Even when you are in recovery, the daily struggle to stay sober can feel like an uphill battle that never ends.