How to Repair a Family Rift Caused by Addiction
How Do You Address a Family Rift After Treatment? Addiction is a disease that affects the entire family – not just one person. When someone develops a chemical dependency, their priorities...
01Feb
Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers to Begin Search for New Medical Director
Dr. Terry Rogers, MD is retiring as Medical Director of Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers after 19 years. Dr. Terry Rogers to retire after 19 years of service. Dr. Terry Rogers, Medical Director...
28Jan
5 Ways to Become More Resilient and Manage Stress
Throughout our lives, we have dealt with trauma, heartache, bad luck, and addiction, learning one key lesson along the way: resilience. This quality is described as a mental toughness....
20Jan
Alaskans at Higher Risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder & Addiction
Winter is the longest season in the state of Alaska. Above the Arctic Circle, the amount of daylight becomes variable. Depending on your location, temperatures may reach -50ºF and...
13Jan
Avoid These Common “Thinking Traps” in 2021
In therapy, we often talk about “thinking traps.” Also called cognitive distortions, these negative thought patterns keep us from seeing things as they really are. The habit of twisting...
07Jan
Behavioral Activation for Depression
When you’re dealing with depression, it can be difficult to get through the day. One of the most challenging symptoms of this mood disorder is reduced activity; people who...
28Dec
A Guide to Making Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep in 2021
Your Guide to Making New Year's Resolutions That Stick As we draw closer to the end of 2020, many of us have begun thinking about resolutions for 2021. Maybe you’re...
17Dec
Can Voluntary Treatment Help Your DUI Defense?
Each December, we observe National Impaired Driving Prevention Month: a 31-day opportunity to raise awareness about the real world consequences of driving while intoxicated. This observance is particularly important...
10Dec
Christmas in COVID: How to Bring Holiday Cheer to 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, many of us are wondering how to get in the holiday spirit. This year has given us more than our fair share of...
