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Five Ways to Set Boundaries During the Holidays

Byline: Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director The holidays can be an especially stressful time of year for individuals...

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Seasonal Sadness and Addiction Treatment

Updated 01/09/23 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT If you are not looking forward to the winter season ahead, you...

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Signs You Might Be Struggling With Emotional Dysregulation

Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Emotional dysregulation is a term used to describe a condition in which emotional...

Can One Addiction Be Replaced With Another?

Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Replacing one addiction with another, whether it’s based around a substance or a...

How Conscious Recovery Can Help You in Addiction Treatment

Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Conscious Recovery is a program that substance abuse treatment centers like Casa Palmera...

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The Severity of a Cocaine Addiction

Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Cocaine is a potent substance derived from the coca plant, which is native...

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To Date or Not to Date While in Early Recovery?

Updated on 1/31/2023 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction can be a...

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The Role of Peer Pressure in Addiction

Updated on 08/02/23 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT Peer pressure is an inevitable aspect of living amongst other human beings....

The Anxiety of Transitioning Back into Public Spaces

Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the lives of many. Some countries have their...

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Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to Combat Addiction

Many people need guidance and empowerment to successfully recover from a substance use disorder and avoid relapse. However, an addiction to...