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What Is EMDR? Understanding a Powerful Tool for Healing Trauma
When people talk about trauma therapy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and distressing memories, one term that often comes up is EMDR. But what is EMDR, how does it work, and who can benefit from it? In this article, we’ll demystify EMDR and explore why it’s...
Binge Drinking on the Rise in Young and Middle-Aged Women
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines binge drinking as four or more drinks for women or five or more drinks for men consumed on the same occasion—typically within about two hours—raising blood‑alcohol concentration to 0.08% or...
PTSD in First Responders and Veterans: The Hidden Battle After Service
For first responders and veterans, service is more than a career—it's a calling. Whether running toward danger as a firefighter, paramedic, or law enforcement officer or serving in combat zones as a military member, these individuals dedicate their lives to protecting...
The Importance of Helping Others and Being of Service
The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program began in 1935 and has become one of the most successful recovery models for people struggling with addiction. Think about that: people have suffered from substance addictions since man first started crushing grapes and picking...
What is a Doula? The Essential Role of Birth Support in Addiction Recovery
Pregnancy is a life-changing journey filled with emotional and physical challenges. For women recovering from substance use disorder, this experience can be even more overwhelming. Many expectant mothers in recovery face anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about childbirth...
Resentments and Forgiveness
The 4th Step in the Twelve-Step program of recovery tells us that "Resentment is the 'number one' offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it forms all forms of spiritual disease." Let's take a look at why this is. First of all, I don't think it...
How Therapy Dogs Help with PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have a profound impact on daily life—causing nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and difficulty trusting others. While traditional treatments like therapy and medication remain vital, an unexpected ally has emerged in the fight...
Meth Use During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a transformative journey filled with anticipation, growth, and preparation for a new life. However, for women struggling with methamphetamine addiction, this period can also bring immense uncertainty and fear. While the risks of any substance use during...
A Journey of Hope: Niki T.’s Story
When we think about recovery, we often picture individuals overcoming immense challenges and rebuilding their lives. For Niki T., her journey is not just one of personal transformation but also a testament to the power of support, community, and unwavering...
Restored to Sanity
Bart Ross - Recovery Services Manager Restored to Sanity in a 12-Step Program. What does it really mean? In the Alcoholics Anonymous program, Step 2 tells us that we are "restored to sanity." But what does that really mean? How do we understand "sanity" in the context...
Opioids and Pregnancy
Pregnancy marks the beginning of a new life journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and countless possibilities. But for women grappling with opioid use disorder, this period may also bring immense uncertainty and fear. Substance use disorders don’t simply go...
Growing in the Sunlight of the Spirit with Step 7
Bart Ross - Recovery Services Manager When I first began my 12-Step journey, I relied heavily on the 3rd Step Prayer. It was a helpful part of my routine, a moment each morning when I made the decision to turn my will and life (thoughts and actions) over to a higher...
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of immense change and anticipation—a journey that brings excitement and hope for the future. But for some women, this experience can be clouded by the challenges of addiction, particularly alcohol use. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy poses...
The Concept of a Higher Power
Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager When beginning a 12-Step program, the first obstacle we sometimes need to overcome is the idea of being powerless. Not just admitting powerlessness but conceding to it. I personally admitted I was powerless many years before I knew...
Opioids and Dementia
Pain management in older adults often involves medications like opioids, which may exacerbate cognitive decline. Dementia encompasses progressive cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's, marked by memory loss and behavioral changes affecting daily life. Opioids and...
SUD and Suicide in Older Adults
The silent struggle of older adults with substance use disorders (SUD) often leads to devastating consequences, including increased suicide risk. A senior might develop an SUD later in life from many factors, such as chronic pain or the loss of a loved one. In this...
9/11 Patriot Day, A Day of Remembrance
Steve Campana, Firefighter/Paramedic, Ret., Hanley Center's First Responder Liaison Brothers and sisters of Hanley, It’s September 10th, the day is coming to an end, my evening routine is just about complete, there’s just one thing left to do, set all six alarms on my...
Firefighters, PTSD, and Addiction
Firefighters, PTSD, and Addiction: The Silent Struggles Behind the Badge Firefighting is one of the most dangerous and challenging professions, requiring immense physical and mental resilience. Firefighters often put their lives on the line to save others, confronting...
What Is Alcohol Ketoacidosis?
Experiencing the aftermath of a wild night out might not just mean a hangover; it could also lead to a dangerous condition called Alcohol Ketoacidosis (AKA). This condition arises from excessive alcohol consumption, causing a buildup of ketones in the bloodstream and...
What Is the Timeline for Alcohol Withdrawal?
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline According to the National Dietary Guidelines, men are recommended to have no more than two drinks per day and one drink for women. Consuming more than this increases a person’s risk of health ailments such as liver disease, cardiovascular...
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