Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a complex condition that often has many roots in a person’s biology, environment, and behaviors. Because it is such a complicated condition, addiction usually requires comprehensive treatment and ongoing support for a person to truly leave it behind.  Addiction can lead to severe consequences without treatment, including damage…

Almost everyone has experienced a traumatic event. Trauma is characterized as the lasting emotional effects a person has after experiencing a distressing event. Suffering from trauma can affect your sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions.  According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 70% of…

Drinking alcohol is a popular pastime for many individuals in America. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 85.6 percent of people ages 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime and more than half of Americans drink alcohol every…

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that causes changes in mood, drowsiness, and slurred speech. Many people find the effects of alcohol to be relaxing and pleasurable, causing them to abuse the substance frequently. Unfortunately, alcohol abuse can quickly lead to addiction.  If you or a loved one abuses…