by Aspire | Oct 24, 2022 | Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
3 Ways to Accept Yourself, Your Life, and Your Reality Managing mental health challenges begins with acceptance. You must accept that you are dealing with a mental health condition to treat and overcome that condition. Many people attempt to ignore their mental health... 
by Aspire | Sep 29, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
The holidays can be a very happy time of year but can also be extremely stressful. Many look forward to the holiday socializing with friends and family, some whom they may not have seen in quite a while. However, for some, family dynamics can be challenging and bring... 
by Aspire | Aug 24, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Who Needs to Carry Narcan? The news is full of stories about the number of people in our country dying from opioid overdoses. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., the most common from fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Over 150... 
by Aspire | Aug 12, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire
5 Denials of a Person with Substance Use Disorder One of the key characteristics of a substance use disorder is denial. Many people with substance use disorders live in a world of denial, believing that they are the one in control, regardless of the fact that their... 
by Aspire | Jul 28, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Warning Signs of Relapse While Aspire Counseling Services has lower rates of relapse than many other substance use treatment facilities, we realize that rates of relapse are significantly high, between 40%-60% according to the National institute of Health. Relapse is... 
by Aspire | Jul 15, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
My New Normal After completing addiction treatment at Aspire Counseling Services you will likely feel a wide variety of emotions, from relief, pride, and excitement, to nervousness, worry, and even fear of what your new normal will look like. It is crucial to...