For many generations society has seen therapy as a sign of weakness.  This stigma couldn’t be further from the truth.  Recognizing when it is needed and seeking therapy actually takes an incredible amount of courage and strength.  To realize that you need therapy requires self-awareness and the willingness to confront challenges to better yourself as...Read More

One of the best ways to prevent children from abusing drugs and alcohol in the future is by talking to them about addiction from an early age.  The level of detail and information will depend on the age of the child.  Young elementary-aged children may benefit from appropriately aged books.  From here, this may follow...Read More

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, it also brings heightened stress and mental health challenges. The pressures of planning, budgeting for gifts, and navigating family dynamics can be incredibly overwhelming. Maintaining mental well-being during the holidays isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Here are some ways to prioritize your...Read More

Empowering Young Adults to Achieve Independence and Success At Campbell Recovery Services, we understand the challenges that many young adults face when transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. Known as “failure to launch,” this struggle often involves difficulty in achieving independence, pursuing education or career goals, and managing responsibilities. Our specialized counseling services are designed to...Read More

There is no clearcut answer for why someone becomes an addict.  However, there are catalysts throughout life that can make someone more prone to exhibit addictive behavior.  These can start from a very young age through childhood trauma and stress, lack of attachment to parents, or learned behavior from watching addiction in the household.  Genetics...Read More

By their nature, addictions are cyclical with the behavior repeating itself over and over again.  A porn addiction is no exception to this.  Problematic porn use has been proven to be cyclical in nature, following five stages in this repeating cycle.  The first stage is triggers, often in the form of shame, anxiety, depression, or...Read More

An initial assessment when beginning your treatment journey for mental health or addiction is a very important first step.  This will pave the way for your recovery, determining the best course of treatment for your current needs.  There are so many treatment options, and there is no one size fits all approach.  Finding the best...Read More

Cell phones are great for accessibility, having the internet and technology at your fingertips at all times.  However, this can be a challenge for those struggling with a gambling addiction, making placing sports bets literally at your fingertips from anywhere.  Sports betting on mobile phones is on the rise, appealing more and more to younger...Read More

Which is more powerful in shaping us to be who we are, nature or nurture?  This debate stems back thousands of years when the Ancient Greeks would try to theorize what shaped a person’s personality.  Nature refers to our genetics, while nurture refers to our environment and upbringing.  Both are powerful factors in making you...Read More

Just like drug and alcohol use, steroids may be mentally addictive and can lead to dependency.  Anabolic-androgenic steroids include testosterone, methyltestosterone, androstenedione, and danazol.  These are most often used to boost performance in sports, exercise, and weightlifting to improve physical gain.  There are a variety of side effects that go along with steroid use, including...Read More