Sober Curious Summer
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
Summer is officially upon us. The temperature is rising, kids are out of school, and we are spending more time outdoors. Whether it’s poolside snacks, barbeques, or picnics, people love any excuse to get together with friends for food...
Navigating the Season of Success in Recovery
One of the most difficult moments to navigate in substance use recovery is a season of success. That may sound counterintuitive but imagine this: An addiction has destroyed your life. Alcohol, meth, or another substance has done its worse,...
What Is the CRAFT Approach?
Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is intended to help family members of someone who has Substance Use learn how to steer their loved one away from substance abuse. It is a great method for someone that’s refusing treatment...
Exploring Technology Addiction: Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help
Eva Salazar Torres , M.S.
Technology addiction refers to various types of technology and its various methods of overuse. Our society’s reliance on technology is no secret. We use it to navigate to our next destination, connect with loved ones, keep track of our...
Opioid Use, It’s Effects on Children, and How to Identify Misuse
Allison Bates , M.S.
On average, 130 Americans die from opioid overdose (including prescription- Oxycodone, Codeine, Morphine, and Fentanyl, and illicit opioids- heroine) EVERY DAY. This statistic affects the children in our community, as 2 million children annually have a parent who uses...
Understanding Drug Use and Addiction
Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.
Drug use has become a concerning health issue in our society today. It is generally misunderstood to be a lack of moral principle or willpower when in reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting can be very...
What Makes Addiction a Disease?
Addiction is all around us. Whether you are a family member of a loved one who is using, an employer, a pastor, or simply someone who is concerned about the state of affairs in our world, you are keenly...