Case Study – Finding the Right Path
Many times it can be difficult to know what path is the right one to take and sometimes we can lose our way and need guidance. One problem that we are facing can lead to several others and life can
Teen Brain Development: Why Teens Do What They Do
The teen brain can feel like a mystery. The emotions and behaviors that people experience during the adolescent years are unlike any other time of our lives. Being a teen is hard. The middle school and high school years are
3 Steps Every Person Seeking Recovery Must Take
The road to addiction recovery happens one step at a time. When you’re in the depths of addiction, it can feel hopeless. But having spent decades guiding people out of addiction, we know the way and we know that
What’s The Big Deal With E-Cigs & Vaping?
There’s no smoke and no smell, so what’s the big deal with e-cigs and vaping? Well, more than you may think. At Arbor Place, we’ve spent decades helping people recover from substance abuse. E-cigarettes are a rapidly
Does Getting Treatment HAVE To Mean Moving Away For a Month
How does a person TRULY treat addiction? Movies and pop culture references can make us believe that a person needs to move away to a treatment center in order to get help. We usually see people say goodbye
How To Know If You’re Just Feeling Blue, or Battling Real Depression
Everyone experiences sadness. Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes sadness lasts longer or goes deeper than other times. But how do you know if you’re experiencing a normal sadness that you’ll rebound from or battling a real
3 Questions You Should Ask Your Teen About Alcohol Today
We all know that the teen years are challenging. Peers may experiment with risky, or illegal, behavior and teens often feel pressured to do things they know they shouldn’t do. But what can parents do about it? Sometimes
Is It Weird To See A Therapist?
Seeing a therapist can be very beneficial for mental and emotional health… …and yet there is still a stigma where we don’t like to admit that we see a therapist. Should it be weird to see a therapist?
The Role of Family in Addiction Recovery: Q & A
Addiction and recovery affect more than just the person abusing substances. Addiction almost always affects the family as well. While it’s taxing to have a family member battling addiction, it is beneficial when family members can be part
Pot May Be Legal – But Is It Safe?
Marijuana laws (and how we think about marijuana) are changing rapidly. Many states have now legalized it or lowered the fines and we’re seeing a big shift in how our culture uses, and perceives, marijuana. As an addiction