Researchers have found that men are typically hit hardest with mental health issues because they stay silent for too long. Men have a high rate of mental health issues, and substance abuse is one way they cope. They also cope by keeping it to themselves and becoming isolated from family and friends. Find out why…
Finding a way to help a loved one fight addiction is not easy. It can feel like losing an uphill battle against something bigger than everyone around. When it is a brother who is struggling, it takes a strong will and determination to speak with them about what is going on. Try some tips to…
There is is a rise in people using equine-assisted therapy for addiction recovery. The goal is to therapeutically provide space for people to navigate the challenges of recovery from addiction by offering a therapy animal. Horses are great therapy animals because they are calm and read people really well. Veterans have worked with horses for…
When men go into a twelve-step program, they are agreeing to follow a set of principles that will guide recovery for the long haul. There are meetings and discussions they can get involved in that will help them illuminate the challenges they face but also support their healing. The therapeutic value of the program instills…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is known mainly for veterans coming back from war. People think less about family and loved ones who may struggle every day due to trauma from their past. PTSD is being recognized for its impact on a person’s physical health. Veterans often suffer from circulatory, respiratory, nervous system, and other infectious…
Making excuses is not something new for people with addiction. They often make excuses for so much that they are not able to tell the difference between truth and lies after a while. One of the more common excuses is how to avoid rehab and keep their addiction going. It is easier to stay addicted…
The right rehab is not always the best question to ask when seeking help for addiction. Finding a place that offers support and help that gets a person moving forward in recovery can be done in many different places. The key is to find what works at the moment for the current situation. There are…
Fear is a response to danger, whether real or imagined. A phobia can create fear of situations or objects which have little to no basis in reality. They may be triggered by real experiences, but the fears eventually become disproportionate to reality. Dealing with phobias means facing these fears that seem very real, but it…
When a loved one struggles with sobriety, it is hard to watch. It is usually a family who wants to step in and make things easier, to enable their behavior and keep them stuck in the old patterns. When a parent becomes ill, or very sick, sobriety becomes even more of a struggle. It is…
Deciding to go to treatment is a challenge. The levels of treatment that are needed can vary depending on the person’s situation. It is important to know what is available and the different levels of addiction treatment services available. When a person looks for treatment, they should consider what is available to them so they…