Can A Relationship Survive Rehab?
04Jun
30May
Is Rehab After Prison A Wise Choice?
Do Former Inmates Benefit From Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs?
Research shows that around 65% of the United States prison population has an active substance use disorder. Another 20% was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when committing their crime. Substance abuse treatment can act as a lifeline and a...
15May
What Happens if You Fail a DOT Physical Drug Test?
Getting Cleared to Return Following a Failed DOT Drug Test
People operating commercial motor vehicles must follow strict guidelines under the United States and the New Mexico Department of Transportation. One of the most important provisions is to drive safely and sober, passing a drug or alcohol test at all times....
05May
Over 60 Alternatives to Drinking Alcohol to Relax
65 Alternatives to Alcohol Consumption that Can Help You Relax
Are you having trouble finding alternatives to drinking alcohol to relax? Grabbing a glass of wine or popping open a beer with friends after a stressful day is a go-to activity for many people. But despite the initial social bonding you...
28Apr
How to Stop Using Sex as a Coping Mechanism
Your Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Sexual relationships are a natural, often beautiful part of the human experience. But for people who carry emotional pain, including past trauma, sexual encounters can become an addiction or unhealthy way of coping with negative emotions. If that describes you or a loved one,...
19Apr
What is an Emotional Relapse?
Everything You Need to Know About Preventing an Emotional Relapse
Almost all who have struggled with drug or alcohol abuse describe the recovery journey to other recovering addicts as a never-ending process. What is an emotional relapse? While the physical addiction treatment can remove the chemicals, the negative emotions associated with...
18Apr
Why Does Meth Cause Acne?
The Physical Effect of Meth Abuse on Your Skin
Methamphetamine abuse, commonly known as crystal meth addiction, is a life threatening form of substance abuse that causes skin sores, damages blood vessels, and causes skin picking and meth hallucinations. Many individuals relate meth addiction to mental health effects and intense...
11Apr
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Emotional Abuse
How to Navigate Emotional Abuse from a Parental Figure
Navigating a child custody case takes a toll on everyone involved. One of the most tragic aspects of a child’s life is when an abusive parent forces family law involvement and a custody battle ensues. Physical abuse can potentially impact a child’s...
04Apr
Are Drugs Legal in New Mexico?
A Guide to the Reality of Controlled Substances in New Mexico
The question “are drugs legal in New Mexico” can have many answers, depending on the type of drugs in question and the context in which they are being used. Controlled substances are scheduled by the DEA from 1 to 4 based...
27Mar
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheets
