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Managing Stress and Anxiety During Uncertain Times

We have been living in unpredictable and stressful times as the COVID-19 virus approached and reached global pandemic status. The effect of the virus has impacted people and communities in many different ways. Many have been asked or ordered, to stay home, work from home, and now children are distance learning. Normal routines like grocery…

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A Recovery Coach’s Guide To Navigating Substance Abuse During The Holidays

The holiday season is a special time. However you celebrate, it’s a time of year synonymous with joy and memories with family and friends. And it can also be a difficult time for some people: particularly those who are in recovery. Gatherings and events with alcohol can be a new experience for people who are…

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Is It A Mental Health Condition … Or Something Else?

The term “mental health problem” is similar to the term “injury” in that there are multiple types, severities, and treatments for each. Just like doctors treat a sprained ankle differently than they treat a broken ankle, mental health professionals don’t treat mild depression the same way they treat severe depression. There’s an important difference between…

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The Difference Between Alcoholism and Heavy Drinking

Alcoholism is widely misunderstood because it functions differently than most diseases. People with Type-2 Diabetes, for example, are asked at a minimum to remove problematic foods from their diets. When they do this, they get better. The cure for alcoholism isn’t as simple as “stopping the drinking.” With real alcoholism, removing alcohol from a person’s…