by Denise Fattic | May 26, 2026 | Addictions
In the field of addiction treatment, the conversation around abstinence versus harm reduction has shifted dramatically over the past decade. What was once framed as an either/or debate has evolved into a more nuanced understanding of how people change, what motivates...
by Denise Fattic | Apr 18, 2026 | Addictions
Celebrations, winding down after work, social gatherings, or simply coping with stress — it seems like alcohol has a place in so many activities of daily life. Because drinking is so normalized, it can be hard to recognize when alcohol use has shifted from “something...
by Rachel Hines | Mar 14, 2022 | Addictions
Recovery from addictions, eating disorders, and other mental health conditions are journeys that can take significant time and effort. The same can be true about the process of changing any deeply ingrained habit or pattern that may bring a person into therapy. For...
by Rachel Hines | Aug 19, 2021 | Addictions, General
What happens to relationships when one or more of those involved is engaged in active addiction? Research overwhelmingly shows that addiction takes an immense toll on a person’s relationships. Anyone who has experienced addiction—either themselves firsthand or in...
by Kristen Neal | May 19, 2021 | Addictions, General, Trauma
It hits you like a ton of bricks one day, “Oh my gosh, I-love-an-addict.” Then you wonder how you didn’t see it all along. It seems so simple, right? Addicts should be easy enough to spot. They are walking around drunk or high, or both, all day and it would seem that...
by Desiree Townsend | Apr 8, 2021 | Addictions, General
If you were to ask a heavy smoker to simply quit, what do you think the response would be? How about telling a gambler to simply walk away from the casino? It seems that people are so quick to think it is easy to walk away from something that has plagued a person for...