by Keenen Diamond | Jul 25, 2019 | Mental Health, Q&A
The effects of intergenerational trauma may be unseen to people in a family dynamic for quite some time. Once a person sees it for what it is, it is hard to go back and unsee it. Addiction can especially run in families as a behavioral pattern that may destroy...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 17, 2019 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Recovery is not easy, but it is essential for people with addiction. It might mean medical detox, treatment for drugs or alcohol, or picking up some coping skills training. The time after rehab is the best time to focus on your needs and desires to stay clean and...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 15, 2019 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Pathways to recovery are many and varied, depending on the individual. One of the best ways to experience recovery is with resiliency to handle whatever comes your way. Resiliency research looks at how the brain is wired, especially regarding addiction and recovery,...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 14, 2019 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
People who struggle with Asperger’s have another challenge on top of addiction to face in recovery. Their biggest challenge is relating to others and taking in their opinions for consideration. It can be quite difficult to interact with and relate well to others,...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 11, 2019 | ADHD, Mental Health, Q&A
When people seek treatment for addiction, they likely are going to need mental health assessment to see if anything else shows up needing support. Many adults do not realize they have mental health issues, including ADHD and will go undiagnosed, along with addiction,...