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Supporting a veteran struggling with PTSD requires patience, empathy, and understanding. As a friend or family member, you can offer vital support by actively listening, providing reassurance, and encouraging open communication. Engaging in activities together that promote relaxation and peace, such as nature walks or shared hobbies, are wonderful ways to show care and support…
As veterans transition back to civilian life, they encounter various challenges impacting their mental and physical well-being. From battling mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD to coping with physical injuries, it’s no surprise that counseling for veterans is so needed. Addiction therapy programs and treatment for PTSD are just two of the avenues…
Just about every American is aware of the opioid epidemic that has been gripping the nation for over two decades. What people have less awareness of is the thing that kills more Americans every year than car accidents, gun violence, and drug overdoses combined: alcohol. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health…
There are many reasons that people take drugs recreationally. Drug use, including alcohol, often begins during the teen years out of curiosity, peer pressure, or rebellion and may continue for any of these reasons. What becomes apparent right away is that drugs change feelings and perceptions. You may find yourself asking, “Why are drugs altering…
COVID-19 changed our world in many ways. During the height of the pandemic, medical and mental health professionals, including those treating substance use disorder (SUD), had to develop alternative ways to provide treatment and support. Enter the internet. Video conferencing platforms created for business use suddenly became the primary way for us to stay connected…
Since its founding in 1935, AA and its 12-step approach has served as the cornerstone of treatment for alcoholism. Later, it served the same purpose for all substance use disorders (SUD). At the core of the AA philosophy is the notion that people are powerless over their addictions and must submit to a higher power…
At any given time, tens of millions of Americans are struggling with substance use disorders (SUD). Sadly, only a tiny percentage ever receive treatment. Choosing recovery is a brave step toward a new, healthier, and happier life. You may, however, feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of treatment centers to choose from. If you are…
Anger is a greatly misunderstood emotion because it is perceived as always being negative. However, anger is often justifiable and can be a positive response when appropriately expressed and used constructively. For example, anger can motivate us to overcome problems or obstacles to achieve our goals, confront injustices to ourselves or others, and help set…
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns for Americans. Anxiety often has an onset in childhood or adolescence. While anxiety disorders impact women more than men, they are prevalent across all demographics. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified stress, the leading contributor to anxiety, as the most consequential health epidemic of…
