Looking back, there are things we all wish we could change. Hindsight truly is 20/20. The knowledge we have now could have saved us from…
We’ve all set goals for ourselves and reached those goals, only to take a step backward when we least expected it. It’s understandable that we…
Addiction impacts everyone, even those who do not directly use a substance. The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration talked to…
Your recovery is a constant adaptation. Self-awareness helps you be able to adapt. Your communication with yourself needs to be just as good as your…
The motivational theory from Abraham Maslow known as the Hierarchy of Needs states that basic needs must be met before you can get other, more…
The signs of substance abuse may not always be clear when we are looking at someone we love. We may think, “They would never abuse…
Many people, usually those that are uninformed, say that addiction is a choice. Here at Arbor Behavioral Health, we know this to not be true.…
There are many misconceptions regarding substance use and mental health. Many of these misconceptions are harmful to those suffering from these diseases. If someone doesn’t…
Knowing the warning signs of addiction is important. If a loved one is struggling, you’ll be able to help them get the help they need.…
We have previously discussed how addiction is not a choice, it is a disease. The more we talk about addiction as a disease, the less…