Defining Wellness Key Takeaways Military veterans are at a greater risk for mental health issues, facing a suicide rate that is 5 times higher than non-veteran populations (Ruiz et al., 2022). Much of our treatment focus for today’s veterans centers on post-traumatic stress syndrome, but veterans need holistic treatment that addresses the whole person, including their physical, … Read more
When you think about the struggles that military veterans today face, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is usually the first that comes to mind. In some ways, this goes to show how far we’ve come in recognizing the impact of PTSD on our military. However, PTSD is far from the ONLY issue affecting veterans. Many deal … Read more
Military veterans are our nation’s modern-day heroes. Yet many find themselves struggling with their mental health when they come back home. Among the mental health challenges facing our military, PTSD in veterans is one of the most notable. If left untreated, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make a debilitating impact on both veterans and the … Read more
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Remember learning to say that old adage as a kid? Well, as you’ve probably realized by now, that statement is not true at all. Words can hurt, and they can hurt a lot. There may be some painful words that were said … Read more
Thought about boundaries much? It’s a topic that comes up so often in the addiction treatment and recovery process. With that said, boundaries are more than just lines on a map or fence posts on a property. They can also be your safety blanket for keeping relapse at bay and sticking with your sobriety goals … Read more
If you have a loved one who’s trying to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, you want them to get better, right? You may even desire to figure out how to help someone with an addiction, yourself. That’s why undermining your loved one’s recovery or encouraging their addiction may be the last thing you’d want … Read more
Thanks to withdrawal, overcoming an addiction isn’t something you can accomplish through quitting substances cold turkey or relying on sheer willpower. Getting help from a detox facility is often the first step in sobriety and establishes the foundation for the rest of your recovery. Whether it’s an alcohol detox, opioid detox, or a marijuana detox, … Read more
When you’re traumatized, the term “complex trauma” may feel off-putting. But what is complex trauma, exactly? And if you think you may be dealing with it yourself, where did your trauma come from, and how can you find healing? Though complex trauma may sound complicated (it does have “complex” in its description, after all), complex … Read more
If you’re struggling with substance abuse or addiction, what should you do next? You may have been trying different ways to quit drugs or alcohol on your own, and nothing’s working. Maybe you’ve realized that you need help to finally achieve sobriety. But if you’re considering professional treatment, which kind should you choose? After all, … Read more
If you’ve been trying to overcome alcohol addiction — or if you have a loved one who’s struggled with alcoholism — you know what it means to be drunk. But do you know what it means to be a dry drunk? While such a term may sound made-up, dry drunkenness is a very real thing. … Read more