by Jon Forbis | Feb 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it! Substance-use disorder comes with a serious relationship. Often, we don’t see it, or we deny it. That relationship is with the substances themselves. They have proven, (or at least convinced us of the delusion), that they are reliable and...
by Jon Forbis | Feb 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Understanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? Substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications....
by Jon Forbis | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
What are peer recovery support services? Peer recovery support services (1) delivered by peer recovery coaches, are one form of peer support. They involve the process of giving and receiving non-clinical assistance to support long-term recovery from substance use...
by Jon Forbis | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recovery and sober living residences have become a critical part of recovery models, and offer individuals a chance to have a safe and substance free environment to live. Many residences incorporate their own structures and action programs to help individuals continue...
by Jon Forbis | Jan 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
MYTH: You don’t get a trauma related disorder unless there’s some weakness in your personality. Wrong. Studies have shown that trauma in early stages of development affects the brain PHYSICALLY. Exposure to complex trauma in early childhood leads to structural and...
by Jon Forbis | Dec 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
It is safe to say that New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest “party holidays” of the year! In recovering from Substance Use Disorder, being HONEST with ourselves is critical in staying free from that first drink or substance. So ask...
