Freshman binge drinking has been a long-time college culture notion. Entering college life can be a high time for teens. Stepping up to a new stage in life can be both exciting and nerve-racking for these teens. There are many factors that affect why students start to drink and some of these may be quite […]
Peer pressure, stress, anxiety, and homesickness are some of the challenges that freshmen face in their new life in college. Stepping foot in a new school is definitely one for the books for many teens. Teenagers think that by being in college and away from home, they can be free to do whatever they want. […]
Anne Moss will be speaking at our March Substance Abuse Support group on March 6, 2017. Sometimes finding YOUR tribe can take work. You have to “try on” a few groups to find the one that matches your needs and fits where you are on the journey to healing. Anne Moss has made it her […]
Life Cycles Counseling (LCC) is dedicated to raising awareness of substance abuse disorders by eliminating shame and creating a counter culture in which sharing one’s struggles is not only acceptable but encouraged. One individual who embodies much of what we preach is Anne Moss. Her following, or “village” as she calls them, is an impressive […]
The Family Education Program is a free program, which provides support to individuals and families struggling with substance abuse disorders. It is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, are recovering from addiction. Each week they meet on Thursday nights to discuss a variety of topics, with a different speaker each week. Last week, […]
Are You Walking on Egg Shells When You See Your Loved One? The pain and suffering is not limited to the addict himself. The family also shares the brunt of the pain. They also experience worry, fear, judgment, anger, and shame on a daily basis. Many times, the family absorbs the consequences of their loved […]
St. Patrick’s day is a wonderful way to spring out of your winter hibernation, celebrate your Irish heritage and let your hair down. It is also a time when people feel the need to drink. If you prefer to stay sober and pass on the green beer, you will find plenty of options to help […]
I want you to picture in your mind the last time you faced a difficult obstacle in your path through life. An obstacle that made you really angry because you could not move it and you did not have the resources or power to solve it. Now, let’s raise the stakes even higher. Let’s suppose […]
How to Talk to Teens about Illegal Drugs: 3 Things You Need to Say I talk with parents all the time about their children’s well-being. We work on how to make little Johnny more responsible, to stop lying, show more respect, and stop constantly using his phone. Yes, all of these things are important. […]
