The Best Non 12-Step Rehab Books to Read Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 11, 2017Non 12-step rehab methods may appeal to you if you have already attempted Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and found it difficult to commit to. Although many people are able to overcome their addictions with AA, and with spin-off organizations like Narcotics Anonymous, not everyone finds it suitable.
Should You Go Home for the Holidays? Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 28, 2017The holiday season can be a triggering time of year for people in alcohol or drug addiction recovery. Strained relationships, pressures to be jovial and plenty of alcohol can make holiday gatherings a breeding ground for relapse. Sometimes the families of loved ones in alcohol or drug recovery aren’t yet ready to welcome them with…
Why We Need a Program for Men’s Mental Health Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 3, 2017By James Snow, LMHC, CAP, Clinical Director of Lucida What are you, a big baby? Stop crying! Suck it up, man! Pull yourself together. Don’t ever let them see you sweat or show your weak side.
5 Ways Men Can Heal (Rather Than Fix) Depression Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 3, 2017By James Snow, LMHC, CAP, Clinical Director at Lucida Although women have a higher rate of depression, the condition is just as serious and has some similar symptoms in men. According to studies, cultural restrictions on displaying emotions have an impact on whether men will seek mental health support. Here are some important aspects of…
The Heroes Behind 3 Celebrity Addiction Recoveries RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 15, 2017Behind every recovering addict is a recovery hero — the person (or people) who never gave up hope that recovery was possible and supported the addicted loved one throughout their recovery process.
How to Tell if Your Spouse Needs Mood Treatment NewsBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 21, 2017Emotions are a healthy way to express how a person feels about an event or situation. But, emotions can become problematic when they are erratic, severely elevated or diminished for long periods of time. Erratic or dramatic swings in emotions can sometimes be an indication of a mood disorder. The most common mood disorders are…
Promoting Healthy Relationships: How Men Can Have Successful Relationships NewsBy Lucida TreatmentAugust 7, 2017What does it take to nurture and maintain a close bond with another person, and what are the stumbling blocks to having healthy relationships? Whether a relationship is between family members, friends and coworkers or significant others, some men find it difficult to form and keep positive connections. What are the stumbling blocks to having…
What Not to Say to Someone With Depression or Anxiety NewsBy Lucida TreatmentJune 26, 2017Talking to someone with depression or anxiety may feel like walking a tightrope, especially if you’ve never experienced either mental health disorder yourself. On the one hand, you want to be supportive and encouraging and to show that you care. On the other hand, you don’t want to accidentally make your friend feel worse. Here…
Does Racism Cause Depression? Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJune 12, 2017Racism and discrimination place innumerable barriers, visible and invisible, on people who experience it. Those barriers impact myriad aspects of an individual’s life, not the least of which is their access to mental health treatment. The tragic irony of this reality is that those who face racism and other forms of discrimination are often those…
The Catch-22 of Loving an Addict Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentJune 5, 2017Loving an addict can feel like riding a roller coaster on a daily basis. At times things may seem normal, but without warning there is turbulence, unpredictability and a whole lot of stress. You want to believe that everything will be all right and that things will settle down so that you can lead a…
