What is Mindfulness? The definition of mindfulness states that it is the act of bringing your attention to the present moment, while being aware of all your feelings, thoughts,...
Length of stay Dealing with an addiction issue can be daunting. Not only is there a financial aspect to consider, there is usually also a major time commitment involved....
Can’t I just drink one? This is a common issue in alcohol addiction recovery. People in early sobriety get a few days, weeks, or even months “under their belt”,...
Treatment as usual When you think of addiction treatment, you typically think of the 12 steps. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc, are ubiquitous in the treatment industry simply because...
Why would anyone relapse when life is good? Addiction can be tricky. Most of us can understand why people who have previously struggled with addiction might relapse when things...
What is a non 12-step rehab? Roughly 18 million adults in the United States have a substance abuse disorder and close to 15 million struggle with an alcohol abuse...
Meditation Myths Meditation and mindfulness are becoming increasingly more mainstream, as the mental, physical, and emotional benefits are becoming realized by professionals. However, many may still feel intimidated by...
Dear Fellow Clinician, As mental health care professionals, we know that there are some places we would recommend to our own family and friends, while there are others we...
Waterfalls are beautiful, powerful forces of nature. Yet, they are much more than the fall. When the water hits the ground, it forms a pool that leads into a...