Author name: Stephanie Ballard PhD, LPCC, CADC

Empathy is a way of engaging with other people in relationship, including family, friends and colleagues. It plays an essential role in helping relate to emotions of others. It can also bridge the gap between treatment and recovery of relationships due to addiction. Consider why empathy matters for recovery and how to tap into its

As college students head back to campus, and some still schooling from their homes, we have to be aware of the dangers of addiction in college and on college campuses. College is a time for students to really find who they truly are in their studies and majors, as well as their social life. Everyone

As a family member or friend who knows someone struggling with addiction, we may not quite understand the entirety of what they’re going through. As an outsider, we need to make sure we have a good grasp on how addiction is stronger than we may think. Anyone who has NEVER smoked a cigarette before will

The co-occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alcohol Use Disorder is relatively common.  PTSD is a mental health disorder that can occur after experiencing a major traumatic event. Such events can include physical violence, sexual assault, combat, natural disasters, accidents, or death. In many cases, individuals experience such trauma directly. Some others, however, only