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Dealing with Holiday Anxiety

Holidays are a time for relaxation and celebration. But for many individuals, it can be a time of stress, anxiety, and dread. Planning parties, meeting people’s expectations, and juggling different priorities can significantly affect one’s mental and physical health. However, with the right help and support, managing holiday anxiety shouldn’t be difficult. If you or…

I’m so stressed…what do I do?

“I’m so stressed…what do I do?” We all face stress. It’s a part of our daily lives. Deadlines, meetings, reports, bills, traffic lights,  breakdown, interviews, exams, waiting for results. Then there’s relationships…oh my. And it  all seems to come at the same time! The question is: how much is too much? Is it us? Our…

rebuilding trust after addiction

The Importance of Rebuilding Trust After Addiction

When you struggle with addiction, it can be hard to recognize the many ways that substance abuse affects your life. Because substance abuse may change behavior, this can lead you to take risks you may not otherwise take when unimpaired. The repercussions of risk-taking behavior can lead to serious problems like legal troubles, financial issues,…

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Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol

Millions of Americans develop alcohol dependence at some point in their lives. When you become physically dependent on a substance like alcohol, you may need a mix of medical treatment and behavioral therapy to recover. Alcoholism is an illness that can be difficult to diagnose and treat because alcohol is so prevalent in daily life.…