by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 24, 2016 | Addiction
Living with a family member who is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol is heartbreaking and exhausting. Emotions such as anger, worry, defeat, loss of hope, betrayal, anger, and sadness can start to make us feel like we have no control over our own life. Sometimes, we...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 22, 2016 | Mental Health
All emotions and feelings have an equal opposite. Just as every human being has felt happiness, we have all felt sadness. Without one, we would not realize the other. Strong feelings of sadness are usually fleeting. But for someone suffering with depression, negative...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 19, 2016 | Recovery
There is no denying that drugs and/or alcohol can loosen our inhibitions and make social situations seem more fun. But for some people, drug and alcohol use takes a dark turn and is no longer fun. Addition is a very lonely place to be. Most people end up isolating,...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 17, 2016 | Drug Treatment
If you are a parent concerned about whether your teen is using drugs, urine testing is an option. However, this most common type of drug test is also the easiest to manipulate. With any drug test, time is of the essence. It is important to remember that when urine...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 15, 2016 | Addiction
Recovery from an addiction is not always smooth sailing. Researchers have found that 40 to 60 percent of people who get clean will relapse at least once. Relapse does not have to happen, but if it does, forgive yourself, learn from it, and move on. Do not get stuck....
