by John Sharpe | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog
There are many reasons a person will be resistant to seeking treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD). This article will highlight five common reasons and explain how to help them get treatment. Why They Might Reject the Idea of Treatment When you are really sick,...
by John Sharpe | Jun 5, 2022 | Blog
When someone is in active addiction, their mindset is on survival. They live from moment to moment, simply trying to survive. Survival mode means constantly living in a state of distress. Part of the recovery process is learning to switch that mindset and not let...
by John Sharpe | Jun 2, 2022 | Blog
Living with the belief that you cannot change the course of your life can feel like an oppressive weight on your chest that is paralyzing action. Such feelings of powerlessness can be so overwhelming that you simply resign all efforts to influence outcomes. You might...
by John Sharpe | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog
Military life is typically seen through the lens of the soldier. After all, they are the ones sacrificing for our country. However, behind every soldier are spouses, partners, children, parents, and siblings who are also making sacrifices for our country. Most of the...
by John Sharpe | May 29, 2022 | Blog
Therapy can be viewed negatively. Some individuals believe that if they go to therapy, they will be stigmatized by others as being weak or having a mental health disorder that they should be ashamed of. Unfortunately, these misguided perspectives lack understanding of...
by John Sharpe | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Smoking e-cigarettes or vapes (otherwise known as vaping) is trendy as of late. In 2020, about 10.4 million people aged 12 or older reported vaping in the past 30 days. A vape is a tobacco-free alternative that tends to have a more pleasant odor than a cigarette, but...
