The Brain in Addiction Recovery
Our brains are composed of millions of brain cells (neurons) that communicate with each other to send signals throughout our body via neural pathways. As… Read More »The Brain in Addiction Recovery
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Suicide Grief: Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide
“A person never truly gets ‘over’ a suicide loss. You get through it. Day by day. Sometimes it’s moment by moment.” -Holly Kohler. Losing a… Read More »Suicide Grief: Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection between Fast Food and Depression
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a particular month devoted to raising awareness and education about mental health and self-care, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental… Read More »Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection between Fast Food and Depression
Forgiveness and Acceptance in Recovery
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. — Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness is an important lesson to… Read More »Forgiveness and Acceptance in Recovery
Addiction: Progress Not a Cure
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goals requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated… Read More »Addiction: Progress Not a Cure
How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently
Traumatic stress and traumatizing events have a wide range of effects on brain function and structure. Trauma is defined as the perception that your safety… Read More »How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently
