What separates the people who achieve lasting recovery from those who struggle to sustain it? That question has been central to addiction research for decades, and some of the most compelling answers come from an unlikely source: the physician health programs used to help doctors,...
Sitting with uncomfortable feelings is hard for all of us, this is why they are called “uncomfortable feelings"... they’re not comfortable. Western society views these uncomfortable feelings as “bad”, yet, these “bad” feelings are completely normal. Some of us go to great lengths to escape...
DO I REALLY HAVE A PROBLEM? In the early stages of identifying if you have a drug or alcohol problem, there is a constant debate in the mind; rationalizing, justifying, and then doubting yourself and your justifications. Some questions to ask yourself: 1. Do you...
“And suddenly you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings” -Unknown As I enter into my third week of starting my new private practice, Silver Lining Counseling, I am grateful for the kind community of mental health professionals that Charlotte...