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We all know how frustrating it can be to schedule a doctor’s appointment. The simple act of getting a real person on the other end of the phone can seem like an Olympic feat, much less nailing down an appointment and figuring out insurance coverage. Mental health care can be even trickier. There’s a wide […]

Today, I’m joined by two special guests who use their unique platforms to bring attention to both the gravity of the addiction crisis and the profound hope of recovery. My first guest is Miss Tennessee 2017 Caty Davis. In that role, she has made it her mission to serve as an ambassador for addiction prevention […]

Whether it’s your decidedly adventurous spirit, a seemingly constant chocolate craving or your unique shade of blue-green eyes, it’s no secret that so many of your traits can be traced back directly to your family roots. Of course, not all genetic markers necessarily work out in someone’s favor. For instance, did you know that more […]

It’s arguably the worst drug crisis in American history. On average,115 Americans are dying from opioid overdosesevery day. In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies assured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and the number of prescription opioids sold to hospitals, doctors’ offices and pharmaciespractically quadrupledbetween 1999 and […]

When it comes to issues that are difficult to discuss, suicide may top the list. Still, today’s facts surrounding this cause of death are worth talking about — if for no other reason than that building awareness may be just what we need to protect a loved one. Sadly, Suicide Rates Are on the Rise […]

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is one of the most helpless feelings in the world. You’ve tried to support them despite their harmful behavior, but you know they need the kind of medical assistance you can’t provide. So how do you go about encouraging your loved one to seek professional treatment? It’s usually […]

If you live with or love someone who battles addiction, you know all-too-well the pain involved. Your days are filled with a roller coaster of emotions — fear, hope, anger, guilt, worry and resignation all find a way to make their presence known. When you reach out to others for support, you probably find a […]

On This Page: Don’t Expect Approval Prepare Reasons Have “the Talk” Respect Boundaries Take Time Out Say “No” Talk Where It’s Possible Seek Out Family Therapy Family can undoubtedly be amazing, selfless, and the support you need most. But, they can also be dysfunctional, petty, prone to arguing and lack understanding of you or your […]

On the surface, it appears the US economy is doing well, with an unemployment rate around 4 percent.1 But with the opioid crisis affecting more and more Americans from all walks of life, it was only a matter of time before we saw it cause large-scale changes in the world of employment. In fact, opioid […]

Okay, so let’s just be clear about this from the start: Anyone who has never made a mistake has never made anything. When they asked Michelangelo how he sculpted “David,” the famed artist answered with a shrug, “I simply chipped away the pieces that didn’t belong.” Anyone who wants to turn their life into a […]