What Medication Is Right for Me?

What Medication Is Right for Me?

Medication prescribed by a mental health professional can benefit people working through a mental health disorder. Along with those benefits, there can be many side effects to be aware of. Finding a medication that works well for you can be a challenge and may take...
Supporting Your Child in Treatment

Supporting Your Child in Treatment

Watching any individual suffer from addiction is emotionally draining. When that individual is your child, this situation can be even more difficult. You may feel a wide range of emotions during this time, but there are many things you can do to support your child and...
Noticing the Signs of Emotional and Mental Relapse

Noticing the Signs of Emotional and Mental Relapse

Emotional and mental relapse can take an extreme toll on the progress of your recovery. It can be hard to recognize when you are experiencing a mental relapse; however, there are many signs to keep an eye out for. If you notice yourself engaging in these behaviors, it...
Long-Term Physical Effects of Adderall Abuse

Long-Term Physical Effects of Adderall Abuse

Those prescribed Adderall know that it is a highly regulated medication, typically prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall is also known as amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, meaning it has addictive properties. This medication is highly...
Working With a Student in Treatment

Working With a Student in Treatment

As an education professional, you have a variety of individuals to cater to and assist as they pursue their educational goals. Working with a student who is going through the treatment process of addiction can be challenging. It is important to cater to the...
Incorporating Mindfulness Into Recovery

Incorporating Mindfulness Into Recovery

What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a form of meditation that focuses on your current presence. It is a form of cognitive awareness of your being and your surroundings. Focusing on the “now” and not allowing past or future stressors to alter your state of awareness is...
How to Support a Loved One Through a Crisis

How to Support a Loved One Through a Crisis

When a loved one is going through a crisis, it can be difficult to determine the best way to help them. Providing a level of support without straining your relationship can be hard to manage. Fortunately, there are a variety of techniques you can use to support those...
Using Your Newfound Life Skills Post-Treatment

Using Your Newfound Life Skills Post-Treatment

During the treatment process, you develop various important skills to help with your progression in recovery. In a treatment center, you have had opportunities to work on these skills with mental health professionals and your peers. Transitioning the use of these...
Meeting Your Clients Where They Are

Meeting Your Clients Where They Are

Not all patients have reached the place where they have accepted that they have a substance use disorder and need help. They may insist that they are in control of their use and be hesitant to make the changes that they need. Or perhaps they have gone through the...
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