Difference Between Enabling and Helping
It is human nature to want to help and support the people you love. However, there is a fine line between supporting someone you care about and enabling destructive behaviors. Enabling begins naturally. Typically, family members of those suffering from …
When To Seek Early Childhood Intervention in Minnesota
Early intervention is the term describing the services and types of support available to assist babies and young children who have developmental delays and disabilities. These services, which benefit both children and their families, may include speech therapy, physical therapy, …
Addiction, Cold Weather, and Our Mental Health
We all know the old adage that tells us that you can’t do anything about the weather. While we may not be able to change the weather, the weather can certainly change your mood and overall sense of well-being, which …
The Importance of Sober Companions When Seeking Help
Let’s be honest, emerging from a rehabilitation program and returning to the demands – and temptations – of daily life can be a grueling experience, and unfortunately, relapses are all too common. One way of maintaining the sobriety you have …
What To Do After A Relapse
Unfortunately, drug and alcohol addiction recovery and relapsing go hand in hand. Recovering from a substance use disorder is not a straight path to recovery. Removing the addictive behaviors from one's life is a difficult task and relapse is always ...The Connection Between Addiction And Suicide
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, especially concerning individuals between the ages of 10-34. Factor in substance use disorders and it only increases the risk of potential suicide. More than 90% of individuals …
