Substance Use In Response to Public Health Emergencies
With every natural disaster or public health emergency, there is a ripple effect. Apart from the threat of COVID-19 itself, a lot of people are unable to work. Many small businesses are struggling.
COVID-19 Intranet Resource Page
Hello Amatus Team, We continue to monitor the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and have been in communication with every facility to ensure that we are prepared to continue providing services to our clients. We will continue to stay in regular contact with each facility and make necessary updates to the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. Such [...]COVID-19 Message from TruHealing Centers
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, you may feel worried about entering treatment. This is a very difficult time for everyone, but we hope it doesn’t stop you from seeking the help you need. We can assure you that the safety of our clients is our first priority. During this time our facilities will remain open and [...]Music in Sobriety: Meditative Effects
Music activates the same reward pathways in the brain that get hijacked by drugs and alcohol. These pathways are how we derive pleasure from healthy activities like eating, connecting with others, appreciating art.
Addiction Prevention: Start Early
I was a few months sober when a member of my old social circle died in a vehicle crash; he had been drunk. I could easily think of a dozen people who died in incidents from drugs and alcohol when they were very young.
Compassion Fatigue and Addiction
In care-giving occupations, professionals take on a lot of the stress or trauma that their patients or clients experience. This concept is called secondary traumatic stress, or Compassion Fatigue. The latter term was coined by Dr. Charles Figley in 1995.
Destigmatizing Addiction in Sports Franchises
Prior to this season, baseball players were not tested for “drugs of abuse” unless there was probable cause. Previous drug screenings were meant primarily to identify whether a player was using a performance enhancing substance.
Nostalgia in Recovery: How I Release It
Nostalgia happens. I remember circa 2006, 2007, people I hung out with were already reminiscing about the 90’s—honoring the decade by wearing big flannels and listening to TLC’s “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls.”
Long-Term Sobriety: Continued Practice at Life
At a year sober, I was still learning to manage my emotions. Having spent my adult life abusing alcohol and substances, I never learned to cope in a healthy way. It took time, work and practice.
BMORE Lifestyle Welcomes TruHealing Centers’ COO Michael Silberman
TruHealing Centers COO Michael Silberman appeared on BMORE Lifestyle this morning to share his experience with addiction, the hope of recovery and the services that ARC is provides in Maryland and communities around the country! Check out the full clip and other ARC videos at our YouTube Channel! 
