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Many women face unique experiences and challenges when it comes to addiction and recovery. One of them being feelings of shame and/or guilt due to the stigma surrounding addiction in women. To provide further insight and support on this topic, we’ve put together some tips to help women on their journey to recovery. Take a…
Recovery, not unlike life in general, is all about relationships: relationships with ourselves, friends, families, neighbors, co-workers, a higher power, etc. Learning how to navigate these relationships is one of the most challenging things for people who are recovering from a substance use disorder. Imagine that you went hiking and spent several hours walking deep…
March is Women’s History Month when women are celebrated for their strength, resilience, and accomplishments. This month also promotes gender equality and reminds us of the improvements, and discoveries, related to women’s health. Today, there is more research available to help us better understand medical conditions and the discrepancies between men and women. This is…
When it comes to a serious health concern or crisis, there is an important professional who plays a critical role in helping individuals and families navigate the difficult and unforeseen circumstances that they are faced with. This professional is called a Case Manager. Most people are familiar with the job of a Case Manager in…
Alcoholism is widely misunderstood because it functions differently than most diseases. People with Type-2 Diabetes, for example, are asked at a minimum to remove problematic foods from their diets. When they do this, they get better. The cure for alcoholism isn’t as simple as “stopping the drinking.” With real alcoholism, removing alcohol from a person’s…
Years ago, my sponsor gave me some incredibly valuable advice. At the time, I was waiting tables at an exclusive restaurant in South Florida. I was regularly interacting with people who were fabulously wealthy, and I used to joke that every shift I would meet at least one person whose watch was worth more than…
When our office receives a call about someone struggling with addiction or substance abuse, it is most often from a concerned family member. Their loved one’s addiction has gotten to the point where it is not only affecting his or her wellbeing, but also the wellbeing of the family system. It’s only recently that we’ve…
Let’s be honest: the holidays can be a stressful time. Gathering together all the pieces of a festive celebration requires a lot of work. Yet, for individuals in various stages of recovery, the holidays aren’t just a stressful time—they can be hazardous to recovery. We’ve compiled some tips for staying sober and getting the support…
We have all heard the phrase “willing and ready.” It’s used to describe someone who is both compelled to do something and properly equipped to see it through. Take the example of running a marathon. Many people might be willing to run a marathon, but are they ready? Willingness alone doesn’t make them ready to…
Would you know what signs to watch for if someone close to you had alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning (or alcohol overdose) occurs when someone consumes a lethal level of alcohol, typically after binge drinking. One of the biggest myths about alcohol poisoning is that it only affects college students and underage drinkers. Although these groups…
What happens to all the dreams and big ideas we had as children? It’s something we all think about from time to time, and it’s something that’s been on my mind a lot recently. In the last few months at Feinberg Consulting, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of clients who are requesting…
The advice has become exceedingly popular: “write a letter.” In a time of struggle or confusion, many therapists, coaches, and teachers often advise this practice to help people get clear on things. Sometimes the letter is written to another person; sometimes it’s written to a younger or older self. Since these letters are rarely shared,…