According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic…
Whether in a marriage, partnership or living the single life and looking for “the one,” what does a healthy relationship look like? Consider these important components: Trust The core of a healthy relationship has trust as its foundation. Secret keeping is not occurring and you are free to openly discuss any and all topics. A…
If you’ve been in a relationship for an extended period, you’ve likely experienced the dryness and boredom that can happen. No matter how committed or in-love we are, relationships require sustaining and cultivating to remain positive and intimate. Like nature, our relationships go through seasons in which they feel in full bloom, new and exciting,…
How do you take the first step toward practicing self-care? “Just do it”? Did Nike really believe their slogan is a motivating strategy and reasonable solution to any of life’s seemingly complex struggles? Achieving success in the self-care arena may or may not come with such ease; below is a framework in which you can…
While the last thing we might think about when turning to food is the nutritional content of the meal, it’s important to consider; our brain is designed to perform at its best when we ‘feed’ it the right stuff. Food has a profound impact on our mental health and eating certain foods can help the…
The Lovett Center recently turned four years old. As I sit back and reflect on this achievement and the journey it’s been, I am incredibly thankful for all of the people—past and present—that have helped get us to this place. Everyone that has walked in and out of this building has left a mark here…
Adolescence can be a time during which young people may experiment with substance use. For some adolescents, experimentation can turn into dependence. For a parent or guardian of a teen, this can introduce feelings of fear, frustration, shame and guilt and navigating such a situation can be extremely challenging. To address teen substance abuse, there…
Created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Recovery Month is designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. To honor this month, The Lovett Center clinicians took the time to reflect on…
As a new school year gets underway, it is not uncommon for parents and students to experience anxiety about a number of issues. Some common concerns are academic performance, fitting in at a new school, adjusting to a higher educational level such as moving from middle school to high school and dealing with bullies, the…
Proactive substance use prevention, as opposed to reactive substance use treatment, can save families time, emotional stress, and energy. Research supports the notion that approaching difficult topics with children and teens non-confrontationally and with support as opposed to using intimidation and threats can be one of the most effective ways to prevent your child from…