Defining Co-occurring Disorders  Co-occurring disorders refers to an individual having one or more substance abuse disorders and one or more psychiatric disorders. The mental…

Whenever you go through a hardship or a difficulty there are several important considerations. The first, is the devastating nature of the actual event,…

“Burdens shared are easier to bear.” – Jesse Jackson  A Troubled Beginning  Because co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders are complex, treatment must…

Difficulties come in all forms and shapes and are inevitable. However, the size of the difficulty, in my opinion, is largely determined by your…

“Don't give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half.” – Paul Bryant  In the sport of football, each game has four…

When you lie, cheat, or deceive someone, trust is broken. The quality of the relationship is damaged and the way they see you going…

Compromised Integrity Living with an addiction in an addicted lifestyle compromises integrity and changes your direction in life. What had been important to you…

Making progress in recovery is important. Over the years, I developed a saying that sets forth reasonable expectations. “I am doing a few simple…

Abstaining from alcohol and drugs is challenging for many reasons. Temptation can come from within a person and include such things as a longing…

We use the term happiness to describe a wide range of positive emotions that include contentment and joy. To be happy is not just…