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Why SAD is More than Just the “Winter Blues”
Most of us are probably familiar with the concept of the “winter blues”. It’s a theory that when the colder months approach, the accompanying environmental changes can trigger very sudden mood responses. And, during the winter season, these sudden fluctuations can have a serious impact on mental health. Most people who experience these fluctuations chalk …
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Why You Shouldn’t Prolong Recovery During the Holidays
For those currently on the path to recovery for substance misuse, the necessity to continue their recovery during the holidays is something that should not be taken lightly. While the holiday season is certainly a time to enjoy with friends and family, many factors that go into celebrating can jeopardize the ability to recover. For …
Practicing Gratitude This Upcoming Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching. It can be a time for family, traditions, and celebrations but it can also be a time of increased stress. Expectations of ourselves and others can result in increased anxiety and feeling downright overwhelmed. During this holiday season, we can practice thankfulness or gratitude to alleviate some of the …
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Code-Switching
By Tyrone Best In recent times in my life, I have caught myself in a constant state of code-switching. What is code-switching you may ask? Well, it’s the way one person alternates their language, their speech, and their dialect depending on the situation and the people that they are around. This is very common with …
Addiction Treatment Week: Join the Effort to Spread Awareness About Substance Misuse Treatment
2021’s Addiction Treatment Week is set for October 18th through the 24th. National Addiction Treatment Week is an initiative that seeks to promote substance use disorder as a very real disease – while spreading awareness of the available evidence-based treatments. With an ultimate goal of reminding anyone who is struggling that recovery is possible, this …
