Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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“What is the importance of trauma-informed care in the workplace?” is a question you may be asking when it comes to helping those in your workplace who are dealing with mental health concerns such as PTSD. Trauma-informed policies ensure that all employees with anxiety disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are respected and treated…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people experience after witnessing a distressing event. They may experience symptomatic relief with time, but others may require treatment to heal. During the healing process, it’s important to receive additional support to cope with the challenges that PTSD brings. Here, we’ll discuss the importance…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services May is Mental Health Awareness Month and June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. And what could be more suiting than a blog about just that? Sure, we have all read my ramblings on my recovery from drinking, but what about the other part of the equation? After all,…
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By: Sarah, Transformations Alumnus My name is Sarah and I am an alcoholic. These were words nobody ever dreams about saying. But for some of us it’s a reality. And my reality came in 2021 after years of abuse. Both with alcohol and my mental health. I was born in upstate New York to a…
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PTSD is a condition that can improve with PTSD treatment. However, coping strategies can help navigate rocky moments when symptoms arise unexpectedly. Below are seven coping strategies to carry you through your healing journey. #1 Write Down Your Feelings People with post-traumatic stress disorder are distracted by thoughts of the trauma regularly. This makes them…
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After witnessing a traumatic experience, some people have difficulty going back to life as usual. They might feel anxious and have trouble confiding in someone about how they feel. This leads to isolation and depression, amongst other worrying symptoms. In some cases, the person will experience flashbacks to the traumatic event as a result of…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that causes troubling symptoms like nightmares, anxiety, and agitation. Since everyone processes trauma differently, the symptoms of PTSD impact each person differently. This has led to many misconceptions about PTSD. The following myths are the most common. #1 – It’s All in Your Head Despite being…
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Approximately seven to eight percent of the population will struggle with PTSD at some point in their lives1, so this is not a rare condition. However, not everyone…
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Discover how Neurotherapy offers a groundbreaking, non-invasive approach to combat addiction by harnessing brainwave patterns for mental health and recovery.
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