What is Equine Therapy?
Equine therapy is a lesser-known, but greatly beneficial, therapy modality with a particular focus on mindfulness, physical and mental health and wellness. The relaxing, therapeutic [...]
The Most Lucrative Side Hustles in 2021
A little extra cash never hurt anyone. In 2020, countless Americans found themselves with a little extra time on their hands and a desire to [...]
Understanding and Handling Midlife Substance Abuse
Most everyone is familiar with the term “midlife crisis,” manifested in behaviors like buying a motorcycle or engaging in somewhat reckless or random actions. Midlife [...]
The Key to De-stressing Without Turning to Alcohol
Many people turn to alcohol use as a way to unwind at the end of the day, deal with hardship or to let loose and [...]
What Makes Opioids Addictive?
What are opioids? Opioids are substances that produce a euphoric, pain-relieving effect on the user. Natural, synthetic, and semisynthetic opioids are legally and commonly prescribed [...]
Potential Benefits and Risks of Benzodiazepines
What are benzodiazepines used for? Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs that are currently approved to be prescribed to treat insomnia, generalized anxiety disorder, [...]
The Short and Long-Term Consequences of Heroin Use
Something potentially easy to forget when interacting with drugs is the reality of their effects, and not just the short-term, “positive” effects, like the euphoria [...]
Everything You Need to Know About How Opioids Are Affecting Your Body
Opioid usage in the United States has reached perilous proportions, so much so that it’s considered an epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
Motivational Interviewing: Conquering Addiction, One Answer at a Time
“People are better persuaded by the reasons they themselves discovered than those that come into the minds of others.” – Blaise Pascal In order to [...]
How to Stay Sober When the Stress of a New Baby Feels Overwhelming
There is nothing quite like becoming a parent. The first time you meet your baby, the first smile, the first words, they’re all magical moments. [...]
