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…
“It may go against our instinct, but there is much to be gained when we stretch beyond our comfort zone,” says Sarah Tasker. For Tasker,…
It’s impossible to do everything on our own. Every once in awhile, we need to ask for help. Contrary to popular belief, asking for help…
Recovery can be a difficult time. You might find yourself going along smoothly, but then almost immediately, it feels like a wrench has been thrown…
Crafting an active lifestyle is an important thing to do when you are in recovery from substance use. It not only keeps you physically healthy…
The path of denial is often taken in recovery from substance use. Many people don’t think they have a problem when they really do. Those…
Addictions come in all shapes and sizes. Behavioral addictions are those that do not come from a chemical substance, but rather a behavior that one…
A lot of content out there talks about how you can build better relationships with friends and family. While this is important, it ignores the…
“Recently, I was feeling low,” says Kiran Sidhu, author of “My life in technicolor” for In The Moment magazine. “And strangely, in this rather depressive…