Contributed by Stephanie Sands, BSc, writer for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. Supporting a loved one through their struggle with alcohol addiction can so difficult. You may find yourself experiencing a range of emotions from anger to sadness, frustration to hopelessness, all the while not wanting to give up hope for their recovery. Social [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. College should be a time of incredible educational opportunities, developing lifelong friendships and making memories that will make an imprint for generations to come. For far too many young adults, what starts as a fun, exciting, life-giving possibility of living [...]
Contributed by Bayside Marin clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. There are several myths of addiction. One such belief is that only the "bad kids" become addicted to substances. This thought abdicates the responsibility of helping all youth say no to drug abuse. Across the nation, young people are more affected by addiction than [...]
You’re having a family party, and the wine is flowing. Your son is eager to be considered one of the "adults" and asks for his own glass. “Why not?” you think. “It’s just one small glass. It won’t hurt him … will it?” If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Americans often hear that [...]
Domestic violence is a crime that affects thousands of American families annually. Battered women represent nearly 20 percent of non-fatal, violent injuries treated in emergency-care facilities. According to data from the American Medical Association, almost a quarter of U.S. women will sustain some type of abuse from their intimate partner in their lifetime. Acts of [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.