When I first start working with a patient who is newly sober, it’s common for them to think that relapse means failure. I understand where this thinking comes from. The stigma of addiction has decreased a lot over the past 10 years, but addiction used...
This might seem like a silly question, but I’m asking this question because I’ve recently been evaluating my own relationship with my phone. Through reflection I’ve realized that I depend on my phone for too many things and I feel like it’s time to have...
I think there is a lot of confusion in our society about what is social drinking. Because drinking alcohol is so common place, it’s easy for people to think that all forms of drinking are ok. Unfortunately, drinking too much can have a lot of...
Do you know what you value? What are the most important things in life to you? Family? Work? Spirituality? Relationships? If you are unsure, I think it’s time to spend some time with yourself to find out what really matters to you. Why? Because if...