Answering Delusions
Addiction and destructive behaviors are often rooted in thinking. Anxieties, feelings of shame, or a sense of out of control-ness are often the root causes for which addictive behavior is a powerful symptom. Addiction can also be sustained by overly positive understandings or justifications for your behavior, that keep you from recognizing your problem or […]
Staying Sober When Life Gets Overwhelming
Sobriety would be easy if you always felt satisfied, content, and in control of life all the time. Unfortunately, that’s not reality. A human being living in the world is going to inevitably face times when they feel like they are facing more than they can handle. The experience of recovery can often feel like […]
Marijuana Can Affect Teen Mental Health
Although there are many conflicting beliefs about marijuana and how harmful or addictive it can be to users, a new study suggests that cannabis can actually have very negative effects on a young person’s mental health. Marijuana has become more prevalent in our culture as many states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes and […]