Don’t be Afraid to Say The ‘S’ Word-Talking to Kids About Suicide
Through my work as Clinical Director of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, I frequently get asked by parents,” How do I talk to my child about suicide? What...
Living Beyond: Moving Beyond Your Past
“It is beyond a doubt that all our knowledge begins with experience.” ~ Immanuel Kant
Have you ever been confronted with your past? Does your past seem to creep up on you...
The Other Side of the Coin
The reputation of South Florida drug treatment has now spread across the globe. Whereas before, the recovery mecca known as Delray Beach was a little known fact to, well, many residents...
Seniors Addiction: “How Do We Know If Our Parents Have A Problem?”
We worry about our children, we commit our lives to helping our kids recover and reclaim their lives. I’ve written many articles about the pain and struggles surrounding a child with...
HYBRID AFTERCARE RECOVERY CENTERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Stephen Loyd, like most of his college contemporaries, was struggling to keep up with his rigorous course work. He found it to be stressful beyond words. It was just by chance...
The Florida Legislature Sends A Message To The Country-We Will Protect The Recovery Community
On June 14, 2017, the Florida Legislature sent to Governor Rick Scott for signature House Bill (HB) 807, which has unofficially been referred to as the “Practices of Substance Abuse Service...
Everything Changes for Families In Recovery
According to a Columbia University study, “40 million Americans age 12 and over meet the clinical criteria for addiction involving nicotine, alcohol or other drugs.” It is estimated that each chemically...
HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE WHAT EVERY ADDICT IN RECOVERY NEEDS TO KNOW AND DO
Google the word, ‘stress’ and you’ll find the definition to be: “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” Ask someone fresh out...
NEWLY SOBER? 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU TO SOAR THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
New sobriety is one thing, but newly sober during the holidays – how in the world do people do that? The answer is- very well, indeed. Especially, if you follow these...
THE STATE OF ADDICTION AND THE BLUEPRINT FOR RECOVERY
Abstinence is Not as Good as it Gets. There’s more to Recovery than staying clean and avoiding mind or mood-altering drugs.
Tony Robbins talks about changing the STATE of our life by...