The influential British author George Orwell once said, “Happiness can exist only in acceptance.” This is certainly true when we are struggling with something out of our control. With substance use disorders (SUDs), we can feel as though we are lost. It is only once we accept the realities of our situation that we can …
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It is important to remember that the beauty of life comes from the journey, not the outcome. There is no finish line in life. That is an illusion. How can we continue to grow if we come to a complete stop? Besides, what’s the fun in that? The rollercoaster is about the excitement of the …
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There is a great line in the movie The Sandlot that goes, “If you weren’t thinkin’, you wouldn’t have thought that.” It might seem pretty silly, but if you break it down, it is pretty profound. Our thoughts control us. Sometimes, our thoughts can consume us and rob us of any sense of serenity. When …
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More people are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than ever before. There are myriad reasons for this, from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to increased interaction with social media to preexisting mental health issues. PTSD is also increasingly becoming a problem within specialized populations such as veterans and the LGBTQ community. However, MDMA-assisted …
When you discover that your parents or guardians might have a problem with alcohol, it can feel like you’re all alone. After all, aren’t they supposed to be the ones with everything in control? Aren’t they the ones who are supposed to have all the answers? Haven’t they always taken charge? The truth is that …
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