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 Are Some Signs of PTSD? Years ago, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was something different. Or so people thought. Some people believed it only affected those who saw battle. Shell shock is a common name for the PTSD of the past. Through the years, we learned that PTSD can affect anyone, at any age. Of…
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Understanding the Need for Help When Coping with Trauma Many people were raised to believe that needing help when coping with trauma is a sign of weakness. There’s a persistent assumption that “toughing it out” or “getting over it” is the right path to take. Unfortunately, this inaccurate belief can result in a failure to…
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PTSD Treatment Center While many people will experience traumatizing events in their lifetimes, most won’t face long-term effects. If signs of post-traumatic stress disorder begin to appear, though, it’s important to visit a PTSD treatment center. Simply “getting over it” isn’t an option for many and even treating specific symptoms may not prove effective. Taking a…
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How Our Center Treats Trauma/PTSD Most people will experience a traumatic event within their lifetimes. The psychological effects can range from minor to severe, but coping with trauma is always a difficult endeavor. Fortunately, there are countless treatment options that can help trauma victims recover from what they’ve experienced. The trick is finding the right…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services Every October I am fortunate enough to be able to travel to Malibu, California for a work conference. It is a collaborative event with other Treatment Program Alumni Departments from around the Country (and a couple from Canada, eh). It’s an amazing group of people in recovery working…
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator Sports are not my thing, so if you have come to this blog looking for a rundown of the recent Dolphins game that the alumni department attended, you’ve come to the wrong place. I am a far cry from being a sports journalist (or any journalist, for that matter)….
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By: Lisa B., Transformations Alumni Coordinator This past weekend, I faced a major fear of mine: the ocean. Growing up in the mountains, I am no stranger to outdoor activities. I love trying new things and being outside, but the ocean has always intimidated me, and lakes have always been my happy place. Waves, sharks,…
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By: Jonathan A., Transformations Alumnus For more than ten years I spent time serving in the United States Marine Corps Infantry, as a Police Officer in Central Florida, and in Executive Protection. During this time, I failed to listen to my body. I thought daily anxiety and panic attacks were just part of the job….
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services Ahh…. September. The most glorious time of the year. Summer is over, the seasons are changing, and some pumpkin coffee is out again. But forget all of that. FOOTBALL IS BACK! And while I do consider myself a fan of all sports, football is different. How, you ask?…
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