People who are struggling with anxiety tend to look for a quick fix. While certain approaches may feel like they are helping you at the moment, these tools will not help you in the long run… Read More

People often misuse prescription opioids and binge drinking at the same time. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five deaths from opioid abuse has had alcohol involved. A new study has shown that… Read More

There is a very big difference between infatuation and being in love. Infatuation is when you first see someone that you are attracted to and immediately feel there is a connection based on that whereas love… Read More

Recovering from a drug overdose and losing your legs can be a challenge for anyone. Luckily, sobriety teaches you to appreciate what is around you instead of focusing on your next high. Instead of letting his… Read More

People seem to underestimate just how hard it is to keep a marriage going. According to the Encyclopedia of Psychology, 40-50% of married couples in the United States get divorced. After working as a marriage counselor… Read More

It can be challenging to have a parent battling alcoholism. When you see your parents exhibiting behaviors that are out of character for a parent to have, it can impact the relationships and the decisions you… Read More

People in recovery may be constantly told that their addiction is beyond their control because it is a disease. A disease, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “a condition of the living animal or plant body or… Read More

Rejection may seem like the worst thing in the world when it happens. Not only are you disappointed with your date that things did not work out, but are disappointed in yourself. By thinking about the… Read More

Traumatic bonding is when you are in a relationship with someone that you know is toxic for you, but you cannot help but still stick with this person. This person could be sweet to you one… Read More

Couples tend to make the other say that they are sorry. You may realize that simply saying “I’m sorry” is not going to fix all of your problems if an apology is forced and no one… Read More