Anger is a natural part of life, but there are times when this anger can become a problem.  Whether set off by the most minute circumstances or a response that is over the top, anger management problems need to be addressed.  Extreme anger can affect you and those around you, having a negative impact on...Read More

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Death Brings Light to High-Functioning Depression The recent suicide of tv personality Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has brought to the forefront the discussion about the dangers of high-functioning depression.  This seemingly always smiling, happy television personality was in fact hiding a dark secret from even his closest friends and family.  Boss was struggling...Read More

Resolving to Lead a Drug and Alcohol-Free Life for the New Year The New Year often brings big resolutions, some that stick and others that may be more fleeting.  Those resolutions that involve leading a sober life, eliminating drugs and alcohol, are some of the most important for those that have struggled with addiction.  The...Read More

Gratitude Journals and How They Can Improve Your Mental Health It can be easy to overlook the many things that you have in your life to be thankful for, instead focusing solely on the problems.  This type of outlook can have a negative impact on your mental health.  By taking the time to recognize things...Read More

Tips for Staying Drug and Alcohol-Free During the Holidays The holidays can be a triggering time for those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.  From the stress that goes along with the season to being surrounded by alcohol at holiday events, it is important that you have a toolkit of strategies to ensure that you...Read More

How to Best Handle the Stress of Visiting Family Over the Holidays Time spent together with family can be a struggle, with many personalities clashing.  It can also be a time when past feelings of conflict are brought up again that may stem as far back as childhood.  This makes it difficult to enjoy the...Read More

Managing the Pressure to Do Everything During the Holiday Season The holiday season can bring more than joy for many people, as they struggle to get everything done.  From shopping for presents to decorating and hosting relatives, the holidays can be a very stressful time.  It is important that you remember to slow down and...Read More

Recognizing the Triggers for Substance Abuse During the Holidays The holidays are often filled with triggers for those that have struggled with drug and alcohol addiction.  Holiday parties and get-togethers are often complete with alcoholic beverages and drugs easily available, with guests imbibing without a care.  For recovering addicts, continued sobriety can be a real...Read More

Texans Declare War as They Combat Fentanyl Crisis and Aim to Save Lives The fentanyl crisis continues to plague the entire country, with deaths from this dangerous opioid continuing to rise everywhere.  Texans are not immune to this war on Fentanyl as the state fights its own battle with the rising opioid crisis.  As deaths...Read More

Trauma during the most formative years can create lasting changes in the brain’s development.  This negative trauma during childhood can manifest itself throughout an individual’s entire life, turning into a pattern of addiction in later years.  In childhood the brain is continuing to develop, with experiences and relationships having a direct impact this development and...Read More