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

Learned helplessness is when an individual is unable to resolve situations, even when a solution is readily accessible.  Those struggling with this disorder often tend to complain, feel overwhelmed or stuck, and do not feel capable of making any changes on their own.  This disorder is most often seen in people that have experienced trauma,...Read More

Unmatched Performance in Paris In a remarkable display of resilience and excellence, Simone Biles has added a 10th Olympic medal to her collection, winning gold in the vault at the Paris Olympics. The American star outperformed Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade in a stunning showdown, securing her seventh Olympic gold. Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Biles’ triumph comes...Read More

Structure and routine are key components during the process of early recovery.  Setting a healthy routine and sticking to it makes it less likely that you will fall back to your old, destructive lifestyle after treatment.  The early stages of recovery allow you the opportunity to establish a new normal, from everyday routines to hobbies...Read More

Studies have shown that there is a direct link between affluence and the likelihood of developing a drug or alcohol addiction.  Children growing up in homes surrounded by wealth and success may feel pressure from their family, friends, and peers to achieve.  This pressure can cause depression, anxiety, and subsequent substance abuse.  For those surrounded...Read More

There are many different types of boundaries that should be set by your own comfort level and respected by others in order to have happy and healthy relationships in your life.  These include physical boundaries, where you have a right to physical privacy and personal space.  There are also emotional boundaries.  This boundary is one...Read More

Proposed in 1968 by psychiatrist Stephen Karpman, the Karpman Drama Triangle illustrates dysfunctional social interactions.  There are three key players in this model making up the corners of the triangle, the persecutor, rescuer and victim.  Most often used in psychotherapy, the drama triangle demonstrates destructive interactions and conflicts between these roles.  By realizing the role...Read More

One way to conduct an intervention for someone struggling with drugs or alcohol is the Johnson Model.  Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Vernon Johnson, the Johnson Model of Intervention operates under the belief that the addict is out of touch with reality.  The intervention’s goal is to present reality in a way that can...Read More

Cognitive behavior therapy focuses on the connection between our thoughts and subsequent behavior, making the necessary changes through talking therapy for a more positive outcome.  This technique is widely used to treat many mental health conditions, ranging from depression and anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.  Cognitive behavioral therapy can help the patient...Read More