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No Alcohol in Any Form at All?
By: Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager I like to call the Doctor's Opinion the most important piece of useless information in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this article, I'm going to focus mainly on the physical craving that Doctor Silkworth writes about...
Are You Ever Too Old to Get Sober?
Regardless of how long your loved one has had a drinking problem, there is no cutoff age for finally getting sober. Your loved one may have started abusing alcohol in the Sixties or Seventies and it's a way of life, or they may have only become a heavy drinker...
Making Amends with Family
Making amends with family is an important part of the recovery process. In fact, two of the 12 Steps (8 and 9) are specifically about making amends. Unlike apologizing, making amends involves acknowledging the hurt, amending your behavior (demonstrating changes...
Risk factors of OCD and Alcoholism
OCD and alcoholism can be linked in individuals who turn to drinking to reduce the compulsive behaviors tied to their condition. While alcoholism can provide a mask for OCD, it can also intensify the severity of OCD symptoms. Any casual use of the term OCD...
Percocet Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline
Percocet withdrawal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, that may be made worse if the drug’s been taken for a long time. Withdrawal symptoms can appear within 24 hours of last taking Percocet, and most physical symptoms can continue for up to five days....
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy?
Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CPT, is a form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in helping people who have experienced post-traumatic stress. CPT is a talk therapy designed to help people understand and process their traumatic experiences and reduce the...
Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
Commonly abused prescription drugs include opioids, depressants, and stimulants. Prescription drug abuse affects nearly every age group in the U.S., with one in four teens reporting misusing or abusing prescription drugs at some point, usually gaining access in family...
Spiritual Awakening
Bart Ross | Recovery Services Manager A Spiritual awakening as the result of the 12-Steps happens when our ego experiences an infinite sense of reality and truth. The way we think, feel, and act changes. We realized what we had believed was our truth really was false...
Is Ritalin Addictive?
"Is Ritalin addictive?" is a question to ask your physician upon receiving a prescription for this medication or any medication. You likely know Methylphenidate under its brand name of Ritalin and its common usage to treat ADHD. The drug provides short-term benefits...
Why Everyone Should Carry NARCAN to Prevent Overdose
On August 31, the U.S. will join more than 40 other nations to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug users in North America contribute significantly to overdose death numbers, with one in four fatalities globally coming from this continent and a...
PTSD Treatment and Facts
Post-traumatic stress can follow a single traumatic event or multiple traumas experienced by one person. However, when signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear, it's essential to learn how to manage its symptoms in healthy ways. Let's take a look at...
Types of Depression
Did you know there are several types of depression? If you suffer from depression, learning more about your specific type of depression can shape your steps to respond to it. For example, let’s look at several depression types and explore when and if inpatient...
Protonitazene and Next-Generation Synthetic Opioids
Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are becoming household names in the U.S. due to news coverage of arrests and overdoses. In the wake of their impact on people of all ages, the development of new synthetic opioids may go unnoticed. One of those new opioids...
Benefits Residential Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
As mental health is an essential component of good self-care, prioritizing your mental health needs must be a choice you make at some point. How you respond to your mental health concerns will depend on the severity of your symptoms and how they impact your daily...
How Free Do You Want To Be?
Bart Ross - Recovery Services Manager Early on in my own recovery journey, I was asked this question: "How free do you want to be?" I still ask myself this question often. So, this article will be my current thoughts on what it looks like to be free. What it looks...
Hanley Center Opens Residential Mental Health Program
WEST PALM BEACH – Hanley Center is pleased to announce the opening of its Mental Health Program on May 30, 2022. This valuable new program will meet the critical need for residential treatment for people who do not identify as having substance use disorders. Like any...
Veterans and Substance Use Disorders: Breaking the Stigma
Veterans face a unique set of challenges when returning home from service. Unfortunately, one often overlooked challenge is the link between veterans and substance use disorders. Many veterans struggle with addiction after returning home, but due to the stigma...
What is Bipolar Disorder: Signs, Diagnoses, and Treatment
Even if you’ve heard the term “bipolar disorder”, you may haven’t considered how it might relate to a loved one’s behaviors and drug use. Asking yourself, “What is bipolar disorder?” and taking time to understand how it’s affecting your family member are the first...
5 Benefits of Recreational Therapy for Depression
“Recreational therapy” may sound like a collection of fun activities, but it’s much more than that. When used to treat depression, it’s a valuable way to learn how to better manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Activities are chosen with a purpose in...
Conscious Contact with a Higher Power
Lance Woodley, LSW, MSW, Th.M Neuroscientific Insights into the Phenomenon of Religious Experience The 11th Step and the religious experience: In the 11th Step, Mr. Wilson encouraged others to improve their conscious communication with a higher power through prayer...
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