How do you end a friendship that’s lasted over three decades? That’s the question Laura found herself asking as she began to examine her relationship with alcohol. Through marriage, divorce, career success, devastating loss, and health scares, one thing remained constant in her life. As Laura puts it, “Alcohol was my best friend” – always…
There are millions of people who live with anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. In many cases, the person is later diagnosed with some form of PTSD. Unfortunately, some people will abuse drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with their trauma. This is unhealthy and dangerous.If you are dealing with trauma it is important…
Okay, let’s be real for a minute. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, wondering “why do I feel stuck in life,” first off, welcome to the club! It’s like the world’s worst membership, but hey, at least you’re not alone. This whole feeling-like-you’re-trapped-in-quicksand thing doesn’t care if you’re killing…
[Guest blog post by SMART Facilitator Rick Kuplinski] “Our lives are steered by uncertainties, many of which are disruptive or even daunting; but if we persevere and remain generous of heart, we may be granted a moment of lucidity—a moment in which all that has happened to us suddenly comes into focus as a…
Substance Abuse counseling is done by mental health professionals who help patients struggling with addictions. The main responsibility is to work with families and individuals to treat both mental and emotional disorders. They treat emotional conditions like depression, addiction, substance abuse, suicidal impulse, stress and the overall problem with self-esteem. Depending upon the treatment needed…
Have you ever felt pressured to drink by family—even when everything inside you said no? For Ronna, alcohol wasn’t just around during holidays or special events—it was a constant presence. By age 12, she was handed a beer and told she was an adult now. Alcohol, marijuana, and secrecy were part of her upbringing, but…
While you can’t ever guarantee that something you do is going to prevent someone else from developing a substance use disorder or addiction, it is still important to try to help all you can with this. October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and it is a great time to help yourself and others prevent…
Let’s just go ahead and rip the proverbial band-aid off, shall we? If you’ve ever woken up after a night out feeling like your anxiety decided to throw its own after-party in your brain, you’re definitely not imagining things. Maybe you’re lying there at 7 AM wondering, “why do I feel anxious after drinking” when…
[Guest blog by SMART facilitator Michael Cupps]
Drug abuse is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and differences in the brain, which can be long-lasting. The path to drug abuse begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. But over time, a person’s ability to judge not to do so becomes compound. Seeking…
