Of the many unfortunate outcomes of substance abuse and addiction, violence is one that has significant ripple effects on families and communities. Whether it’s violence turned inward or channeled into interpersonal conflict and crime, the link is clear. Understanding the complicated relationship between alcohol and violence against oneself or others is crucial in creating effective…
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Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant, with studies showing that 70 percent of people have had one or more drinks in the past year, and 55 percent of people report drinking in the past month. Despite the many well-known health consequences associated with alcohol consumption, many people put themselves in greater danger by mixing alcohol…
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Addiction — the compulsive need to use and abuse drugs — is a severe and life-threatening condition. It strips you of money, relationships, career and health. Sometimes, addiction starts as a way to relax or have fun with friends. Other times, it results from the misuse of prescription medications given after a painful medical procedure. Regardless…
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“Mommy juice,” wine mom memes and products with mantras such as “mommy fuel” have stormed the media over the last decade. Glimpsing these messages on billboards, in stores and on the internet, it can become almost second-nature to accept the normalization of alcoholism among mothers — but at what cost? For others, wine mom culture…
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Achieving and sustaining sobriety are the ultimate goals for anyone who starts an addiction treatment program. The choice to seek treatment for alcohol misuse changes a life for the better, but many people aren’t sure what to expect when getting sober, even with some research. The first days of sobriety are full of challenges and opportunities to…
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We Are Excited to Announce Our Virtual Inspiration Series Together Gateway Foundation, Beacon House and Higher Thought Institute are hosting a four-part webinar series with three highly acclaimed authors and clinicians. Please Join Us For This Four-Part Series with Rob Weiss PhD, LCSW, Colin Ross, M.D. and TJ Woodward Earn 1.5 CE’s from the…
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November is when we observe Native American Heritage Month. Also called American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, this time presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich history and traditions of this group as well as the many contributions of Native people. It’s also a moment to bring awareness to the challenges Native Americans…
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Asian Americans represent one of the biggest and most diverse ethnic groups in the U.S today. More than 15 million people identified as Asian Americans, according to census data from 2010. This group comprises over 20 sub-entities representing a variety of cultures and languages, including: Chinese Korean Japanese Laotian Vietnamese Cambodian Indonesian Hawaiian Thai Rates of…
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Studies suggest that veterans are more likely to suffer from addiction than the general population. While the general populace may turn to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons, veterans often turn to substance use because of the difficulties they face at war and after they come back home, including PTSD and homelessness. If…
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When you find out that your child is using pot, this news can be heartbreaking and confusing. Whether you caught your son smoking pot, found paraphernalia in your daughter’s room or they came home clearly high — you may be wondering what to do or if you should do anything at all. No matter your…
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