Talking to Your Boss About Recovery: Should You Disclose?

Talking to Your Boss About Recovery: Should You Disclose?

The Personal and Professional Intersection of Recovery Disclosure Recovery from substance use disorder doesn’t exist in isolation – it weaves through every aspect of your life, including your professional world. The workplace presents unique challenges and...
What Is High-Functioning Depression? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

What Is High-Functioning Depression? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

What Is High-Functioning Depression? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore High-functioning depression presents a unique challenge in mental health – you maintain your daily responsibilities while battling persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness....
Gabapentin and Anxiety: Is It Really Helping or Masking Symptoms?

Gabapentin and Anxiety: Is It Really Helping or Masking Symptoms?

Understanding Gabapentin and Its Use in Treating Anxiety Gabapentin was initially created to treat seizures, but it has recently been recognized as a potential treatment for anxiety disorders. Although the FDA hasn’t specifically approved gabapentin for anxiety,...
What Happens When You Stop Taking Gabapentin?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Gabapentin?

Gabapentin: An Overview Gabapentin is a widely prescribed medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogs. It is available in several FDA-approved forms, each tailored for specific medical conditions: Neurontin: The original...
Healing Together: Couples Therapy for Addiction Recovery

Healing Together: Couples Therapy for Addiction Recovery

The Impact of Addiction on Relationships Addiction creates deep fractures in intimate relationships, transforming loving partnerships into cycles of pain and mistrust. When substance use enters a relationship, it disrupts the natural flow of emotional connection...