Elderly Substance Use & Alzheimer’s Disease Most of us don’t picture an elderly person when we picture someone with an alcohol or drug addiction. Yet as of 2018, nearly 1 million older adults (age 65 and over) live with a substance use disorder diagnosis. If...
Addiction involves an array of factors. Genetics, childhood experiences, and physical environment are among a few. While we have no control over the genes that we inherit or the experiences we have as children, we can adjust our physical environment to promote...
Sunday, February 14th, 2021. As Valentine’s Day approaches–the day of romance, roses, poetry, and kisses–some will celebrate, some will be annoyed, and some will feel lonely. Valentine’s Day as an Inspiration But despite the corniness, the Hallmark...
Resolutions are an exciting element of the New Year. They bring with them a sense of adventure and hope. They provide relief from the past and the motivation to make the new year better than the last. After a Difficult 2020, We Can Create New Goals and Dreams for 2021...
Addiction, if left untreated, is a degenerative disease. It breaks down physical and emotional health, mental capacity, relationships, financial stability, and more. Given the potential for drastic outcomes, it’s easy to think that we can recognize a person who is...
The well-known Christmas carol may indicate that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for people in recovery from a substance use disorder, the holiday season can be a minefield of relapse triggers. This post highlights several of these triggers and offers...
