Real 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.
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The term mental health encompasses many different disorders. As listed in DSM-5, there are nearly 300 different mental health conditions, which, again, can vary from individual to individual. Your mental…
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Statistics show that often people who have a mental health disorder have substance abuse issues. There are many reasons for this. Some include the stress a person is under…
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The Many Phases of Trauma Recovery There’s no doubt that the human mind is resilient, but this doesn’t mean it’s invulnerable. Distressing and traumatic events can have significant psychological effects,…
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At Transformations, we’re dedicated to providing a holistic approach to recovery through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Recognizing the unique challenges each individual faces, our PHP is meticulously designed to…
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A substance use disorder or mental illness can lead to significant personal challenges. If you suffer from either disorder, you need to know you’re not alone. Both of these illnesses…
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By: Lisa Blomgren, Alumni Coordinator As a dog owner, I know the importance of training a dog, trying to understand its ways, giving it grace when it acts out, and…
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Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects many different people. Although most people have heard of depression and have a general understanding of what it is, there are…
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“Is depression a mental illness?” is a commonly asked question. To be clear, depression is an illness that will affect as many as one in ten Americans at some point…
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As reported by the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives. This severe mental health condition causes…
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