Forgiving an Addict & Moving On
Forgiving an addict isn’t easy, but it is important for your own happiness. Follow these tips to forgive an addicted love one in your life so you can start moving forward.
How to Help Someone Having a Mental Breakdown
Supporting someone who’s struggling mentally can be a challenge. Fortunately, BHOPB is sharing some tips on how to help a person who is having a mental breakdown.
Link Between Screen Time and Mental Health
Screen time and mental health are connected, but their exact relationship is up for debate. BHOPB is sharing more about the impact of social media on the mind.
Supporting an Addict in Recovery
Supporting an addict in recovery isn’t always easy, but our behavioral health center is sharing a few pointers so that you and your loved one can continue progressing forward.
Signs of Meth Withdrawal & When to Get Help
Signs of meth withdrawal can include everything from physical annoyances to serious medical problems. Know the difference so that you know when to get help.
Tips for Divorcing an Addict
Separation is never fun, but divorcing an addict comes with even more complications. If you’re in this situation, visit BHOPB here for tips and what to expect.
Why A Family Program for Addiction Treatment is So Important
At Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, we understand the importance of a family program for addiction treatment. Learn the benefits that this program can provide for both the addicts and their families.
Eliminating ‘Stigma’ From the Inside Out
Eliminating Addiction Stigma We seem to be constantly trying to change the public's perception of substance use disorders and of people with substance use disorders. At best progress is slow. The terms "stigma" and "shame" have a lot in common. "Stigma" may be what is inflicted upon us by others. "Shame" is what we carry. We've been trying to change the world. That's hard to do. It's easier to "have the courage to change the things we can." Is it possible that...
Let’s Stop Overselling 12-Step Recovery
A person recently asked me what I attribute long term recovery to. I immediately said. "Alcoholics Anonymous." We, as professionals, or those of us who have earned admission to 12-step recovery, tend to spread the message that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is wonderful. We love it. You need to love it too. Are we setting people up by overselling 12-step recovery? I've heard patients say that we push it down people's throats. Do we? Maybe we do. Is it really that...
Eliminating “Shame” From Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Introspection can lead a person to look at the pluses and minuses of life. It will cause a person to look at things that have been done well and things that could have been done better. It can bring about growth through change. That is the spirit with which this is being written. As addiction professionals, we have helped many people. Estimates are that we have helped up to 23.5 million people achieve long-term recovery. It's hard to say exactly how...
