The Four Faces of Self-Care: Medical Self-Care
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The Four Faces of Self-Care: Medical Self-Care

When people think of self-care, they sometimes think of relaxation or surface-level activities to improve their mood temporarily. Though these things are important and needed, there are deeper levels to self-care. These levels can have a lasting impact on your overall health and the ways you take care of yourself. This is the first part…

Helping a Friend or Yourself with an Alcohol Problem
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Helping a Friend or Yourself with an Alcohol Problem

What is an Alcohol Abuse Disorder?  An Alcohol Use Disorder (“AUD”) is a medical condition described by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. AUD can range from mild patterns to more severe over time such as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and alcoholism. If…