When you go to the doctor, you leave with instructions. For example, when you are given a medication, the medication […]
Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery
Warning Signs Of Isolation
Isolation is a breeding ground for problematic behaviors. Left alone to its own devices, the mind can come up with […]
Executive Functions Most Affected by Addiction.
Executive functioning is a skill based function we are born with. The frontal lobe of our brain is responsible for […]
What Causes Relapse?
Relapse is described in two opposing ways. First, relapse is described as an episode. Many people have recounted that their […]
Mind, Body, Spirit, Why Holistic Healing Matters in Recovery
Though some healthcare professionals may dispute whether alternative holistic approaches are evidence based the majority of addiction counselors will opine […]
Setting SMART Goals
Venus Williams has seven Grand Slam singles titles to her name, as just one of her endless achievements. The world […]
One Small Way To Keep Life More Organized
Life in recovery can start moving fast. After years of suffering, you finally find freedom from the pain and unmanageability […]
Benefits Of Family Therapy
When families call O’Connor Professional Group for help, they are often at their last resort for finding a plan of […]
The New Normal: Setting Up Life in Early Recovery
This article is part of a four-part series recognizing September as National Recovery Month. This month we aim to increase […]
Every Day Crises Of Early Sobriety: Why We All Need A Little Help From A Friend
Stop drinking. Move on. Early sobriety shouldn’t be any more complicated than that- until you are the one living it. […]
