C. Scott McMillin | Recovery SI

Effective Group Design: Shared Understanding pt. 1

Not everyone attaches the same meaning to a particular term. This problem pops up a lot in counseling, treatment, and similar settings.

Like so much else, the grieving process tends to get lost in the miasma of substance use and addiction.

It’s designed to prevent drinking on impulse, but if I’m an alcoholic with a history of impulsive drinking, do I really want to mess with this?

Somehow, your brain has interpreted this as a present threat and released anxiety chemicals into your system.

Good sleep patterns are an antidote for depression, and research shows that better sleep directly improves your mood.