How Trauma Affects the Brain
Psychological trauma occurs when it is not possible to process a situation with one’s usual, everyday coping mechanisms, leaving the individual in fear for his life or sanity. Trauma can be due to...
View ArticleAnimal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Any animal lover can tell you right away that having a pet around is a pleasure and a tremendous boost to your feelings of wellbeing and happiness. For this reason, scientists started researching the...
View ArticleThe Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
There is a large emotional component to addiction that cannot be ignored if you intend to truly recover from addiction for good. The reality is that addiction is not just physical in nature; as such,...
View ArticleEating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges...
Crystal Karges is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a specialty focus in eating disorders, maternal/child health and wellness, and intuitive eating. We recently asked Crystal...
View ArticlePTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
Between 7 and 8 percent of Americans will experience PTSD over the course of their lifetimes, according to the National Center for PTSD. While coping with the condition is hard enough on its own, a...
View ArticleDomestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
It is easy to recognize the harmful effects of substance abuse on the addict, but addicts are not the only ones affected by substance abuse. Often, addicts become abusive towards their loved ones....
View ArticleThe Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While addiction is an equal opportunity affliction, some...
View ArticleHow Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
Sixty percent of American children are exposed to violence, crime, or abuse in their homes, schools, and communities, according to statistics shared by the National Association of Adult Survivors of...
View ArticleAfter Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
Addiction takes a serious toll on your body. The good news is that there are many positive steps you can take during recovery, not just to improve your physical wellness, but also to reduce your risk...
View ArticleHow Trauma Affects the Brain
Psychological trauma occurs when it is not possible to process a situation with one’s usual, everyday coping mechanisms, leaving the individual in fear for his life or sanity. Trauma can be due to...
View ArticleAnimal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Any animal lover can tell you right away that having a pet around is a pleasure and a tremendous boost to your feelings of wellbeing and happiness. For this reason, scientists started researching the...
View ArticleThe Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
There is a large emotional component to addiction that cannot be ignored if you intend to truly recover from addiction for good. The reality is that addiction is not just physical in nature; as such,...
View ArticleEating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges...
Crystal Karges is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a specialty focus in eating disorders, maternal/child health and wellness, and intuitive eating. We recently asked Crystal...
View ArticlePTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
Between 7 and 8 percent of Americans will experience PTSD over the course of their lifetimes, according to the National Center for PTSD. While coping with the condition is hard enough on its own, a...
View ArticleDomestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
It is easy to recognize the harmful effects of substance abuse on the addict, but addicts are not the only ones affected by substance abuse. Often, addicts become abusive towards their loved ones....
View ArticleThe Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While addiction is an equal opportunity affliction, some...
View ArticleHow Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
Sixty percent of American children are exposed to violence, crime, or abuse in their homes, schools, and communities, according to statistics shared by the National Association of Adult Survivors of...
View ArticleAfter Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
Addiction takes a serious toll on your body. The good news is that there are many positive steps you can take during recovery, not just to improve your physical wellness, but also to reduce your risk...
View ArticleAnxiety: A love story
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW What if I told you that it was anxiety that’s kept most of the human species alive this long? You know the feeling. It keeps you up at night, and leaves you jittery in the day....
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Trauma: Are we less tough than we used to be?
“Why are we all so broken? Why is this world so hard, so brutal and unforgiving, that we can’t navigate it without hurting ourselves? Why does trying to be helped and healed feel like scaling a...
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