Michael’s TV Pick – Firefly Lane
Firefly Lane follows two best friends, Tully and Kate, from their teenage years into their mid-adulthood…
Read moreReal people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
Read more
Firefly Lane follows two best friends, Tully and Kate, from their teenage years into their mid-adulthood…
Read more
Growing up in New England with two parents from Boston meant St. Patricks Day was always celebrated in my home. Irish beef stew was another winter staple in my home. I hope you love it as much as I do!
Read more
Please meet my very best friend, Moo. We’ve been together for nearly ten years, since she was just a two pound puppy. She’s been by my side through all the…
Read more
By Cali W., Transformations Alumna My name is Cali. I’m 29 and my sobriety date is May 1, 2019. Growing up, I always felt like I just didn’t fit in….
Read more
Men and Trauma: The Unique Risks Traumatizing events can cause significant mental health issues for anyone. When looking at men and trauma, though, several concerning issues stand out. Social, environmental,…
Read more
How Can You Tell If Someone Has PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that has serious side effects. The symptoms start after the person has…
Read more
What Are the Effects of PTSD? PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is a condition that affects people from all walks of life, not just those in combat. You…
Read more
Secondary Trauma: Definitions, Causes and How to Get Help Experiencing traumatizing events first-hand can lead to many unhealthy mental health outcomes. Unfortunately, these outcomes sometimes extend beyond the initial victims…
Read more
10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Depression Whether it’s you or someone you love, we all know someone with depression. The problem is that there is a stigma attached depression….
Read more