mental health

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Google Sets Limits on Addiction Treatment Ads, Citing Safety

When people need information, they usually turn to Google, the world’s largest search engine. In an article published by the New York Times, Google acknowledged that it may not be the best resource to utilize when looking for addiction treatment resources, citing consumer safety concerns. Treatment providers have paid up to $70 per ad click,…

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Walking Side By Side: The Value of Recovery Coaching

To really understand the value of recovery coaching, we need to understand peer recovery coaching. Recovery coaching is strengths-based support for people with addictions—alcohol, other drugs, codependency, or other addictive behaviors. It’s action-driven with an emphasis on improving present life and reaching goals for the future. Recovery coaches can help clients find resources for harm…

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5 Ways to Help Someone Struggling With a Mental Health Condition

Research shows that approximately 1 in 5 adults suffers from a mental health condition, and only 44% of those individuals seek some form of treatment.¹ With this being the case, there is a great chance you know someone who is currently struggling with a mental health condition of some kind. Taking the time to acknowledge…

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Returning To School After Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a disease that is handled differently from person to person, and the same goes with finding the right education plan for students who are returning from treatment. Whether it’s high school or college, returning to school after addiction treatment poses challenges for both individuals and families. Even though parents may want their child…