We hear a lot about self-care these days. It’s everywhere from self-help magazines, to the news, and even in healthcare. Have you ever heard the saying “You can't pour from an empty bucket”? That’s exactly what self care is. It’s filling your bucket, so you can give...
Self-care is when we take care of ourselves in a way that is nourishing both us and those around us. It’s small things we can do every day to help our emotional health. Using self-care while in addiction recovery is of the utmost importance. It helps keep the...
Substance use disorder is a growing problem in the US. It affects millions of lives each day. It weighs heavily on the lives of both those living with the disorder, as well as those who are close to them. One of the factors that contribute to the challenge of treating...
Drug addiction is a challenging condition to live with, and it can even happen to those that have never touched an illegal drug in their life. Addictions often begin when someone is prescribed a drug to treat something and then misuses that prescription. It happens...
If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, over 51 million U.S. adults have some type of mental health disorder. And, over 13 million of these individuals struggle with a serious mental...
What Is A Brain Injury? A brain injury can be caused by any event that has an impact on your brain and affects the way it functions. Events that may cause a brain injury can range from a bump to the head, to an injury that actually penetrates the skull. Brain injuries...
World Mental Health Awareness Week begins on October 3rd-October 9th. Depression Awareness is becoming notable. 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness each year, while 1 in 20 US adults experience severe mental illness each year. Children and adults should be...