The Science Behind “The Restoration Inn”
The Inn maintains Practical Recovery’s signature non 12 step approach to substance misuse and co-occurring disorders including relationship issues and trauma.
How to Improve Your Self-Esteem: 6 Empowering Tips
Self-esteem is important. When we feel good about ourselves, it’s easier to engage in positive and healthy activities. Here are 6 tips to boost self-esteem.
Karla Mendez Brada
The Karla Mendez Brada story shows just how vulnerable people in early recovery can be, and the potential dangers they face.
Video Game Addiction
Addiction expert Dr. Horvath talks to San Diego’s Fox 5 about kids and video games including warning signs, impact and ways to combat overuse.
Tackling Boredom
3 Great tips for tackling boredom, useful info during the holidays, when we tend to have a bit of extra time off from our usual activities.
3 Tips to Help You Through the Holidays
While the holidays can be a joyous and festive time, they can also be difficult, and triggering, for many people. Here are 3 tips to help get you through.
Preventing Addiction in Teens
Addiction treatment is a combination and prevention, with an emphasis on prevention where teens are concerned. Here are eight essential tips for preventing teen addiction.
NFL Painkiller Sweep
Dr. Horvath responds to the recent painkiller sweep in the NFL, and looks at why it might be tricky to eliminate the problem.
Remembering Your Successes
by Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. We all make mistakes, and it can be easy to get discouraged when they happen. But feeling too much guilt and shame can lead to irrational thoughts and self-destructive behaviors. It’s important to keep our mistakes in perspective by spending some time remembering our successes as well. Recall a time when […]
Conflict Resolution
Conflict can be an uncomfortable part of relationships. While you may not be able to entirely eliminate conflict, here are 5 tips that will help you deal with it.