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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Are you worried about your teen’s use of alcohol or drugs? Teen use of substances can hurt families, affect school life and lead to other negative life choices. If you’re concerned about negative patterns you’re noticing, here are some steps.
As teens navigate their youthful years the transitions and challenges of life can lead some teens to slip into dangerous lifestyles of substance use or addiction. Here are some things a parent should know about…
We’re excited to announce our newest office, located in River Falls, WI. The River Falls treatment clinic will operate in a…