Category: Health

What Is Binge Drinking And How Do You Stop

Binge drinking has become an epidemic in this country Before we get into how to deal with binge drinking, let’s start with a definition. A binge drinker is someone who drinks excessively several times a month or even every weekend, and there’s real cause for concern. Alcohol abuse is something that affects millions of Americans […]

Here Is How Trauma And Addiction Go Together

Trauma And Addiction Are Pieces In The Puzzle Trauma and addiction are inextricably linked and I’m going to explain why. The definition of trauma is a deeply disturbing or distressing experience. There are a few broad categories that easily fit this definition such as experiencing war, surviving an airplane crash, or being a victim of […]

It’s Not Safe To Relapse: 3 C’s Prevention

It’s Not Safe To Relapse: Prevention Tips That Work It’s not safe to relapse because can mean death in this fentanyl landscape. Here’s the scary truth: It is no longer safe to relapse on narcotics or Rx drugs. I was a relapser before I got sober for good, so know this is coming from a […]

How To Support Your Husband Through Depression and Anxiety

Support Your Husband Starts With Awareness How to support your husband when he’s struggling with mental health issues starts with awareness. Despite raised awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues and campaigns such as ‘It’s Ok Not To Be Ok’, the percentage of men who are open about their mental health is still shockingly […]

10 Ways Social Workers Help Addiction Recovery

Social Workers Play A Big Role in Substance Use Disorder Recovery Do you know how helpful social workers are when helping those in addiction recovery and their families. Addiction, or Substance Use Disorder, is a complex brain disease that can affect people from all walks of life. It affects everyone in the family, their friends, […]

Can Glaucoma LASIK Surgery Treat Vision Loss

Is Glaucoma Lasik Surgery The Answer For You Glaucoma Lasik surgery can help if you are noticing changes in your vision that have left you feeling concerned or worried. Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, which leads to visual field loss. One of the major risk factors […]