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Anger is a natural response to stressful or frustrating situations. Everyone feels anger sometimes, even toward the people they love. The way we process and deal with the anger is what draws the line between a healthy and unhealthy marriage. Anger and resentment can...
Recovery from addiction can be a long and difficult process, but there are many ways to stay happy and healthy in your sobriety. When you start recovery, you can replace your substance use with positive, sober behaviors that improve your quality of life. Here are...
Addiction recovery requires much more than staying sober from drugs or alcohol. Substance use disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. To fully recover, you must work through the underlying emotional issues...
Codependency is a common but often overlooked problem that can affect all types of relationships. While supporting and seeking support from family, friends, and romantic partners is normal and healthy, allowing your entire sense of self-worth to depend on your role as...
Narcissistic personality disorder is a severe mental health condition that can cause turmoil for the affected individuals and their families. Adult children of narcissistic parents can experience the effects of the relationship even after moving away or cutting off...
Family dynamics are complex and constantly changing. Unfortunately, family relationships sometimes turn toxic and do more harm than good. Family estrangement occurs when an individual decides to sever contact with one or more of their family members. A Cornell...
Over the last several decades more and more adolescents are experimenting with drugs. Teen drug addiction affects millions of families across the world. Many teenagers start experimenting with drugs and alcohol before they turn 13. Signs and Symptoms of Teen Drug...
Picking the Right Therapist in Los Angeles, CA There are many different reasons why a person may be seeking the guidance of a therapist. Life brings many challenges and the support and advice of an outside perspective can make a huge difference for a person. When it...
5 Benefits of Therapy There are a myriad of reasons an individual can benefit from seeing a therapist. Every person is different and goes through different life experiences. The effects of the experiences one endures can be integrated differently into their lives....
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid, drug that is derived from the opium plant, poppy. Heroin can be ingested intravenously (injected), via nasal inhalation (snorting/ sniffing) and/ or smoked. It works in one’s brain by adjusting one’s perception of pleasure and...
Los Angeles is a city full of people with all kinds of agendas. A significant portion of the population in LA is sober and therefore the sober network in LA is vast. The year-round beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and welcoming vibe lends itself well to individuals...
Many recovering alcoholics have chemical imbalances and need to take prescription medication in sobriety. Generally I recommend that an alcoholic be sober for 90 days before an accurate diagnosis can be made. It’s normal for the recently sober drug addict and...
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