Iron Man 3 hit the box office on May 3 to great reviews, but it left out one theme that would have taken the movie in a very different direction. Recently, the filmmakers announced they cut a sub-plot featuring lead … Continue reading
“In the United States, as many as 13 percent of men and 8 percent of women over age 65 take part in risky drinking behavior, with an estimated 1 to 3 percent of them believed to be seriously abusing alcohol,” … Continue reading
Since 1949, Mental Health America has dedicated the month of May to Mental Health Month to raise awareness about and help break the stigma attached to mental illness. Events, fundraisers and media campaigns across the country will be celebrating this year’s theme of … Continue reading
Watch Christina Huffington, daughter of Ariana Huffington and the Huffington Post’s Women Assistant Editor, discuss her battle with cocaine addiction at the age of 22. She definitely portrays a message of hope and recovery. In her HuffPo article, Christina delves into … Continue reading
Spring has sprung and Alcohol Awareness Month has begun! ‘Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. is the theme of this year’s month-long dedication. As alcoholism continues to afflict millions of individuals and their loved ones, Alcohol Awareness Month is a … Continue reading
While animal-assisted treatment is not necessarily for everyone, its capacity for healing can be very beneficial for many in recovery. For those who have a special place in their heart for animals, including them in the recovery process can be so … Continue reading
More than 20 million Americans suffer from mental health disorders – yet nearly half of them fail to receive the treatment they need. Should everyone, regardless of their gender, age or medical history, receive a mental health screening during annual … Continue reading
Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, host of her own CNN/HLN news show and a huge recovery proponent. Jane is known for her no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is attitude and outspoken beliefs about addiction and consumerism in America. In her 2009 memoir … Continue reading
Read Cathy’s insightful story of hope. We hope you feel inspired today! I want to thank you most sincerely for all the help you provided my family and I during the past several months. I contacted American Addiction Centers about … Continue reading
In honor of March as National Social Worker Month, we’re continuing to round up some of the beloved social workers on our own team. Lindsey Southall, LCSW, is a therapist on-staff at Greenhouse, our gorgeous treatment center in Dallas, TX. In … Continue reading
