Substance Abuse & The Covid-19 Connection
When the world came to a halt the orders for craft supplies on Amazon seemed to triple. Home Depot found DIY home and garden materials begin to fly …
Sarah Slinskey is a recovering addict, mother, writer and practicing therapist. Her work has been featured in The Palm Beach Post and online magazines, including popular recovery sites TheFix.com and Scary Mommy. With over a decade of experience in the field of substance abuse, Sarah offers both her personal experience and professional knowledge in examining how to best treat and heal issues of addiction. She has worked with individuals, families, and government officials to help bring awareness to the deadly and pervasive nature of addiction in the United States. Sarah has a Masters degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University and currently resides in the sunshine state with her family and two poorly mannered pups.
When the world came to a halt the orders for craft supplies on Amazon seemed to triple. Home Depot found DIY home and garden materials begin to fly …
Completing a drug and alcohol treatment program may leave you feeling strong. After 30 days of examining your behaviors, identifying triggers, and …
New age meets old school in this approach to treating mental health issues. You’ve seen social media gurus and life coaches post about it. …
It’s a simple solution to a very complicated problem. It often comes from someone who shares no emotional attachment to the person of concern. When …
The smell of their breath or the lateness of the hour give away the secret. Sometimes speech is loud and boisterous. Other times the words arrive like …
Watching a loved one struggle through addiction can be one of the most difficult and isolating experiences of your life. Unlike most disorders, …
To understand the importance of therapy in addiction treatment, we must first understand the three primary risk factors of addiction. Risk Factors for …
The Hollywood depictions of addiction create a clear picture of what drug abuse and alcoholism should look like. The emaciated junkie shivers under a …
Any family who has lived the perils of addiction knows that substance abuse disrupts relationships. Substance abuse in marriage can destroy trust and …