When recovering from a substance use disorder, there are triggers hiding behind every corner--scents, sounds, locations, people, holidays, and perhaps even your own cell phone. Research about whether social media or the Internet are a type of behavioral addiction provides mixed results. Social … [Read more...] about Can Social Media Harm an Addict’s Recovery Process?
Mental Health Resources
If you’re suffering with poor mental health, or know someone who is, you’re not alone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 children in the U.S. experience a mental health disorder or mental illness each year. It’s also important to remember that … [Read more...] about Mental Health Resources
The Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Effects of Drunk Driving Mishaps
The cost of drunk driving can be quite high. When police officers stop and arrest someone for driving under the influence of alcohol, that person—who will need a good DUI lawyer—can expect to face harsh consequences from jail time to hefty fines if convicted by a court. That cost, however, … [Read more...] about The Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Effects of Drunk Driving Mishaps
Counselor Corner: Why Time Off Work Is Essential For Your Health
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take a vacation, here it is! For those working in “helper” professions like mental health, substance abuse, and general healthcare, it’s easy to feel the emotional toll of giving all of our time and energy to helping other people. This compounds when we have … [Read more...] about Counselor Corner: Why Time Off Work Is Essential For Your Health
Supporting the Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorder
Parental substance abuse can have a devastating impact on children’s lives. Data obtained from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health show that 1 in 8 children 17 or under live at home with at least one parent how has a substance use disorder. Children living in these conditions are subject to … [Read more...] about Supporting the Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorder
5 Things To Do If You Get Arrested For DUI
Getting arrested for a DUI can be a scary and worrying experience, especially if it’s your first time having a run-in with the law. Then again, you have every right to be worried because drunk driving is a crime, and a conviction carries with it several consequences that will have a profound … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do If You Get Arrested For DUI
Empowering Girls: What Your Daughter Needs To Know About Alcohol
Did you know that 9 in 10 European adolescents started drinking before the age of 15? Children start drinking earlier than you might think. It’s important to note that there are no exceptions to North Carolina’s underage drinking policy; that is, it’s not even OK for you to give your kids a sip of … [Read more...] about Empowering Girls: What Your Daughter Needs To Know About Alcohol
