Substance Abuse, Dependence & Addiction

People tend to use the words Addiction and Dependence interchangeably, most people have their own idea of what it means to be an “addict”, but many do not realize there can be a dependence on a substance that can lead to an addiction. There are some fine...

Mixed Signals

Whaaaaat!? Jennifer Lawrence. Pole dancing. While drunk. I recently read an article about a video that has gone viral depicting actress Jennifer Lawrence pole dancing at a club. She appears intoxicated while celebrating a friend’s birthday. It is a brilliant...

Valentine’s Day: Blues or Cheers?

Every year around Valentine’s Day, advertisers inundate us with images of people celebrating love. For instance, a 30-second commercial for a diamond retailer highlights a man, on bended knee, proposing to his girlfriend. Pier bystanders look on with curiosity...

Stressin’ About the Stigma

“If I told somebody I was a recovering alcoholic, people would applaud and celebrate,” complains my client. “But I’d get stares and judgment if they knew I am a recovering sex addict!” Many individual and group clients have either...

New Recovery Event – Milestones

  We are excited to announce the launch of a quarterly celebration for all of our clients in recovery. Whether you’ve recently begun your journey of recovery or have been around the block a few times, this is an opportunity for you to reflect on your...