By Shannon McQuaid, LMFT, LISAC, CDWF, CSAT-C, Executive Director/Clinical Director at Promises Scottsdale Shame has been referred to as the “silent epidemic.” Although it’s something we all deal with, it’s...
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Staying Fit with Coach Carl Emerging reports support the inclusion of structured physical activity as an important component to successful drug and alcohol recovery. Studies of patients being treated for...
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“Kicking the Habit!” Taekwondo improves treatment outcomes Once a week a few staff members of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) take women who are participating in...
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Its important to take a closer look at eating disorders and learn the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, because they are two different things. As a society, we...
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By Maureen (Mo) Michael, LSATAccording to the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling, between two and three percent of Arizonans suffer from an addiction to gambling, many who are women. I’m...
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By Wesley Perdue, MS, MAC When it comes to the topic of reentry, into the mainstream of life, there is abundant discussion of programs and the research that drives their...
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By Alan Cohen Some friends of mine decided to sell their house, and found a buyer. On the day before the sale was to close, they walked into their living...
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By Dr Mel Pohl, Chief Medical Officer at Las Vegas Recovery Center There are a few behavioral patterns people in recovery should keep in mind when (re)starting a relationship. Tip...
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By Dr. Dina Evan My sister died on the 9th of February. Ours was an odd relationship. For years, she had been a member of a religion that prohibited her...
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Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt Named Honorary Chairpersons for SAMHSA’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2017 Olympic champions Michael Phelps, the world’s most decorated Olympian, and Allison Schmitt, an...
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