by WestBridge | Nov 1, 2022 | Holidays, Wellness, WestBridge
Aside from New Year’s Eve, there may be no single-day event in the U.S. where alcohol plays as big of a role as it does on that Big Game day in February. Even if you avoid the temptations in your home, there are triggers at parties, events, and even in the commercials...
by WestBridge | Oct 26, 2022 | Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Let’s face it: sometimes the weekends can be hard when you’re in recovery from addiction. Maybe it’s the idea of having too much time on your hands, or you don’t want to pass up on going out with friends, or maybe you’re just not sure what to do for fun on a Friday...
by WestBridge | Oct 16, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Treating Dual Disorders, WestBridge
In treating co-occurring illnesses, also known as dual disorders, where individuals are simultaneously dealing with addiction and mental illness, there are different approaches to treatment that can vary widely from one program to another. In many programs, mental...
by WestBridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Small changes have been transpiring in the participant common areas of our treatment programs. Fresh fruits, nuts and whole-grain snacks have become the staple, in place of candy, cookies and the occasional celebration cake. While this change initially faced...
by WestBridge | Sep 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
According to the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse: “More than 150,000 students develop an alcohol-related health problem [in college] and between 1.2 and 1.5 percent of students indicate that they tried to commit suicide within the past year due to...
by WestBridge | Sep 6, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders
Congratulations on making your first steps toward a healthy recovery from alcohol addiction. If you’re reading this post, you’re likely well on your way toward a strong, lifelong recovery, and you should be incredibly proud. If you’re just starting out on that road to...
by WestBridge | Sep 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Every year there is marathon season here in Boston: a time of pride, perseverance, support, and inspiration. Spectators are often swept up in the camaraderie of the day, as we all feel the positivity and community support in the atmosphere. For these reasons, we’ve...
by WestBridge | Aug 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness
American troops have been actively entrenched in battle for well over a decade, and the effects are taking their toll on generations of individuals, spouses, and families in ways that are often visible, but just as often, not visible. It’s these invisible scars of...
by WestBridge | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Stress is the catch-all word for any time we’re overwhelmed or over-worked. Factors that cause people stress are money, relationships, jobs, family responsibilities, and worries about these or other aspects of life. The effects of stress shouldn’t be underestimated,...
by WestBridge | Aug 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
People with serious mental illness die 25 years earlier than the average person, and the reasons are largely preventable. Here we focus on physical activity and fitness in those with mental illness. According to a report published by the National Association of State...
