Suicide Prevention Effect of Ketamine
Ketamine in Suicide Prevention Tragic losses of life from suicide, like the recent passing of iconic designer Kate Spade and the chef, storyteller, and writer Anthony Bourdain are absolutely devastating…and preventable. Each year, nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide. Furthermore, for every suicide, 25 more are attempted. With dire statistics like this, we must find a better […]
The Stigma of Mental Illness
Let’s Talk About The Stigma of Mental Illness The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma mental illness will be. Thanks to a rise in celebrities talking about their mental health, we’re getting closer to a world free of stigma. Athletes like NBA All-Star Kevin Love are helping people overcome stigma and […]
May is for Motivation: Revisit Your Recovery Goals
May is for Motivation: Revisit Your Recovery Goals As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers! Spring is a brand new season filled with blossoming potential. It’s also time to do some spring-cleaning and clean out any cobwebs of complacency with your recovery. Revisit the recovery goals you set at the New Year or […]
May is for Motivation: Seek Help
May is for Motivation At D’Amore Healthcare, May is for motivation. Sustaining motivation is tough even under the best of circumstances. So how can you stay motivated when your strength and focus is on recovery? Breaking the Silence After 25 years, former NBA player Keyon Dooling went public with a secret…he was sexually abused as […]
When a Friend Attempts Suicide
Suicide Touches Everyone When a person attempts suicide, it’s a terrible time for the whole family, as well as friends and other loved ones. Often the attention goes only to the person who attempted suicide. This is understandable. However, family and friends are also victims of suicide, in a different way. Common questions if a friend […]
Screen Stress Series :: Unwired Part 1
Screen Stress: Part 1 of 3 In this 3 part series, we will explore the effects of screen stress on the body and mind. We’ll discuss ways to avoid behavioral addictions associated to screen stress. And, we’ll evaluate ways to maintain a healthy gaze. Technology has its place and purpose, and when used properly, can […]
8 Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress During Recovery
Coping With Stress in Recovery It’s really late, and you can’t sleep. It’s impossible to relax. Your mind is racing with thoughts about the past day, week, year. Stress and anxiety are hard to deal with for anyone, but they’re especially hard if you’re used to coping at the moment with drugs or alcohol. If […]
Two Dead Bodies — Taking A Different Path
On my first day of treatment, I watched them roll two purplish bodies out of the room across from me. EMS were there and the police too. Residents circled the scene, taking it all in. But, most of us used and drank again. I was 21 and not convinced I had a problem I couldn’t […]
