by Lauren | Sep 22, 2018 | Substance abuse
Combating cravings Cravings are a normal and natural part of recovery. Cravings are often stronger and more intense in early recovery. Many recovering persons report they continue to experience cravings years after abstaining from drugs and alcohol The key to...
by Lauren | Sep 16, 2018 | Anxiety, Self-care, Stress Management
The Checklist Water, check. Extra batteries, check. Sandbags, check. Non-perishable foods, check. Every resident of Wilmington was endlessly reviewing the checklist to prepare for Hurricane Florence. Tension was high as home improvement stores ran out of plywood...
by Lauren | Aug 25, 2018 | Substance abuse, Therapy
How do you find out if you need an addiction specialist? There are several standardized addiction assessments that are easy to administer at a physician’s office, the emergency department, or even on college campuses. These are typically brief and short to identify...
by Lauren | Aug 18, 2018 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Self-care, Stress Management
Guided Imagery is an easy first step into meditation Guided imagery is a particularly effective tool for calming the mind and refocusing. Guided imagery is a type of meditation. In the middle of a hectic day, it is easy to get caught up in the to do lists and the...
by Lauren | Aug 11, 2018 | Anxiety, Emotions, Self-care, Stress Management
Burn out refers to the mental, physical, and/or emotional drain that is caused by stressors in one’s life. Work is often blamed for burn out. However, we can also be burnt out from taking care of family or friends. We become exhausted and before we know it we’re...
