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Do Not Let Anyone Yuck Your Yum in Recovery
Have you ever noticed that some people have trouble keeping their opinions to themselves when they don’t care for something you like? For example, maybe you say you like Star
Do Not Take Club Drugs Just to Be Sociable—Or For Any Other Reason
Have you ever heard someone say that they are just a “social smoker” or a “social drinker”? Maybe you have said something like this yourself.
Make Up Your Mind to Give Mindfulness a Try
Here is an experience you are likely familiar with. You are engaged in a task you have done a million times before—taking a shower, washing
No Hard Definition of ‘Rock Bottom’
Are you hip to Elmo’s feud with a pet rock named Rocco? Elmo, the red furry monster of Sesame Street fame, finds himself frequently losing
How Substance Use Disorders Relate to Sadness, Grief, and Depression
While we hesitate to talk about emotions in terms of “positive” or “negative” feelings, we do acknowledge that some mind states can be particularly problematic
Employee Spotlight: Sheila Graves
Sheila Graves, LMSW, LCSW(s) Williamsburg Intensive Outpatient Therapist at The Farley Center Sheila comes with an array of life & career experience that’s led her
What is the Pink Cloud Syndrome?
Imagine you have just accomplished a significant goal—something you have been working toward for a long time. Maybe you got promoted. Maybe your significant other
Cursive? Printing? Typing? No Matter How You Write, a Journal May be Right for You
Have you heard that many people are in an uproar about the decline of cursive? The thinking goes that if younger people never learn to
Using Stimulants Like Adderall or Meth to Get High Sets You Up for a Fall
Many of us need (or at least believe that we need) a good strong cup of coffee in the morning to get us going. We
Ignoring Signs of an Alcohol Problem
If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, one of the best things you can do during the holidays is give
Staying Present is a Present You Can Give Yourself in Recovery
If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, one of the best things you can do during the holidays is give