An August 2020 exhibition at Post Pilgrim Gallery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featured over 25 pieces created by artists combating drug and alcohol addiction. The gallery, dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Native community of South Dakota, also provides an outlet for members of Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas to share their […]
We spend a good portion of our time on social media. Knowing that so many people log into their accounts, post, and regularly check their feeds shows companies can reach out to them. Social media can be a useful tool during the coronavirus pandemic to provide addiction recovery services, as well as better understand the […]
Women are always told not to drink any alcoholic beverages during their pregnancy to avoid any complications or birth defects that can occur. While women should listen to this medical advice, a new study by the University of California revealed that men who consumed heavy amounts of alcohol can also bring negative effects to their […]
On April 29, 2002, a 6-year-old boy named Brian waited for his mother, Jill, at the bus stop. When she never showed, Brian made his way home, only to discover her in what looked like a deep sleep on her bed. Brian fell asleep next to her and the next morning when he woke up, […]
Chris Farley was considered to be a comedic genius, playing various characters on Saturday Night Live in the 90s, as well as memorable roles in “Tommy Boy” and “Wayne’s World 2.” Then tragically, Farley passed away at the age of 33 from a drug overdose. What we can learn from Chris Farley’s life is how […]
Being stuck in quarantine during the coronavirus epidemic can present a lot of challenges. Trying to achieve and maintain sobriety, while living alone in isolation and unable to attend A.A. meetings, for example, prove to be major obstacles faced by many recovering addicts and alcoholics during these difficult times. Discover ways that you can maintain […]
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government is recommending social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. It may seem relaxing to be told to hang out at home and watch TV, or not to have to worry about going to work for the many whose businesses have closed down. However, keeping yourself in isolation […]
You’ve done all you can to make sure a loved one is finally getting the addiction treatment he or she needs. Now it’s equally as crucial for you to get the support and care you need while your loved one begins their journey to sobriety. It’s time for you to find your center again. Here […]
Parents always want the best for their kids. That can also mean that by placing high expectations on their kids it heightens their anxiety and turns them into perfectionists themselves. By learning about the mental health consequences of being raised by perfectionist parents, you will know what to do to prevent becoming a perfectionist yourself. […]
The stigma traditionally attached to therapy from years past is slowly dissolving in the new generation of patients seeking treatment. According to The Wall Street Journal, a 2017 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State University revealed, “the number of students seeking mental-health help increased from 2011 to 2016 at five […]