by John Sharpe | Apr 28, 2022 | Blog
Substance use, addiction, and other mental health disorders are known to cause physical, psychological, and emotional distress that leads to depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can become chronic if left untreated, which can eventually cause a person to...
by John Sharpe | Apr 27, 2022 | Blog
Addiction is a family disease. When one person experiences a substance use disorder or addiction, all other family members will likely experience the consequences of the condition at some point. Although they may not experience addiction themselves, there are several...
by John Sharpe | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog
In modern culture, people tend to joke about having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when they consider themselves a perfectionist or have an unusual, quirky trait. However, OCD is not a joking matter. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic condition that...
by John Sharpe | Apr 24, 2022 | Blog
Chronic substance use and addiction wreak havoc on nearly all brain functioning. Compared to a healthy brain, a brain affected by substance use begins to prioritize drug-seeking behavior over all else. There are several reasons why this is, with the most concerning...
by John Sharpe | Apr 21, 2022 | Blog
Despite the glorification of alcohol use on television and in society, alcohol is often a problematic drug. Depictions of regular or chronic alcohol use in modern culture encourage dangerous drinking habits for individuals of the legal drinking age as well as...
by John Sharpe | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog
Goal-setting plays a crucial role in personal growth. It helps us form new and healthy behaviors that guide our focus and motivation. Goals give us the opportunity to reflect and measure our own improvements in life, especially as we meet small and significant...
