Jimmy Harding: The Journey From Construction Mogul to Marketing Guru
When Jimmy Harding was just ten years old, he started mowing lawns around his neighborhood for extra cash. During these early years, he acquired an entrepreneurial spirit that has carried with him...
View ArticleWhat Is the Addiction Severity Index and Why Does it Matter?
Holistic methods of drug and alcohol addiction treatment are so effective because they are designed to heal all the unique aspects of an individual’s life. This style of comprehensive care delivers...
View ArticleOctober is National Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
There are many national observances every month, all year round, that remind us of issues that may not always be on the forefront of our minds. These issues are typically not something everyone will...
View ArticleThe Veteran Mental Health Problem We Need to be Talking About
When we talk about fighting the addiction problem in America and better understanding substance use disorder, we have to acknowledge those who are at a specific risk for suffering from substance use....
View ArticleMaintaining Mental Health and Well-Being: by Thomas Beley
Maintaining Mental Health and Well-Being by Thomas G. Beley, Ph.D., LCSW Executive Director of Palm Healthcare Company We hear a lot about the importance of mental health. However, exactly what...
View Article5 Most Common Co-Occurring Addictions and Mental Health Disorders
It is not so far-fetched to be told that someone whose life is consumed with drug or alcohol dependency can find themselves facing the emotional and mental fallout. When dealing with mental health...
View ArticleCould Bullying Statistics Show Connection to Substance Abuse?
Bullying is a concept we are all familiar with. We each experience bullying at some point in life, to one extent or another. Even those who become bullies have often been bullied at some point....
View ArticleNational PTSD Awareness Month: Talking Trauma and Addiction
In 2010, the United States Congress declared June 27th as PTSD Awareness Day. In 2014, the Senate designated the entire month of June as National PTSD Awareness Month. The purpose of this observation...
View ArticleRemembering Anthony Bourdain: Cooking, Traveling and Giving Up Heroin
Anthony Michael Bourdain, born June 25, 1956, was a man with a rich and vibrant legacy. He took us on exotic adventures to explore the world and tried to expand the view of the audience on culinary...
View ArticleBreakthrough Ruling on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage
Discrimination Through Denial of Coverage Health insurance is probably going to be one of the great debates of this period in American history. There is already plenty of contention about how to...
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