- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Addiction is a disease that causes a lot of pain, not just for the person who is addicted, but also for the people who care about them. Friends, family, and...
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- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
When people intentionally hurt themselves, it is a sign of intense emotional distress and a need for additional coping skills. There are a variety of self-harm methods that are common,...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Imagine what might happen to a car if the owner filled the gas tank with something besides the intended fuel source. You shouldn’t be surprised if that vehicle stopped running...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
If the recent holidays left you feeling like you need to make some big changes in your life, you might want to consider starting 2025 with some fresh boundaries. For...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
It’s common knowledge that alcohol isn’t good for us, so it stands to reason that a challenge that gets people to stop drinking for a month could only be a...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
When was the last time you set a New Year’s resolution and successfully achieved it? If you have found it difficult to follow through with goals you have set for...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Some holiday movies and songs might lead a person to believe that the winter season is a stress-free, blissful time of year. Unfortunately, the truth can be a bit more...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
It is estimated that 49,000 Americans and 700,000 people around the world died by suicide last year. These deaths send shock waves through families, workplaces, schools, friend groups, communities, and...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Pink clouds sound like another name for cotton candy or something you might see in a painting of unicorns and rainbows. Unfortunately, in the recovery community, pink clouds are a...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
The year 2024 is nearly over, and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. One tradition many people have at Thanksgiving is to express thanks for something good in...
