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Driving under the influence

Driving under the influence

Nicole Kreider|May 1, 2022

Chronic alcohol users reach an inevitable crossroad at one point or another - to drive while impaired or not. The addictive condition includes...

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Understanding mental clarity in recovery

Understanding mental clarity in recovery

Nicole Kreider|May 1, 2022

Choosing a life of recovery comes with personal growth, self-reflection, and reparation to relieve the weight of guilt and shame. Yes, the path...

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Learn how hypermasculinity can alter behavior, mask depression, and lead to addiction

Learn how hypermasculinity can alter behavior, mask depression, and lead to addiction

Nicole Kreider|Apr 27, 2022

According to the Pan American Health Organization, one in five men will not reach the age of 50 in America due to issues relating to...

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Four signs a first responder may be suffering from post traumatic stress

Four signs a first responder may be suffering from post traumatic stress

Nicole Kreider|Mar 30, 2022

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 30 percent of first responders suffer from a mental health...

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Four effective methods you can utilize to assist a first responder in recovery

Four effective methods you can utilize to assist a first responder in recovery

Nicole Kreider|Mar 30, 2022

Assisting a loved one, who also happens to be a first responder, to recover from substance abuse can result in many unexpected responses. ...

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Three mental health benefits you can reap by disconnecting from technology

Three mental health benefits you can reap by disconnecting from technology

Nicole Kreider|Mar 16, 2022

It's the 21st century, we understand, it could be difficult to disconnect from technology altogether, but it can be done.  First responders are...

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How to avoid toxic positivity in three simple steps and help those who are struggling

How to avoid toxic positivity in three simple steps and help those who are struggling

Nicole Kreider|Mar 5, 2022

Understanding how toxic positivity can be problematic is critical to your recovery and imperative to creating meaningful change in the lives of...

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Five of the most common substitute addictions, learn how to avoid them

Five of the most common substitute addictions, learn how to avoid them

Nicole Kreider|Mar 5, 2022

Avoiding substitute addictions in recovery is essential to ensuring mental wellness and preventing subsequent behavioral issues. While many of these...

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Four tips that can help first responders get better sleep

Four tips that can help first responders get better sleep

Nicole Kreider|Feb 16, 2022

We get it, your mind is always on the go, at work and home.  First responders are among the world's most sleep-deprived professionals due to...

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Learn how five seconds can help you relieve stress and anxiety 

Learn how five seconds can help you relieve stress and anxiety 

Nicole Kreider|Feb 16, 2022

First responders are always on the go, and the chances are that you're reading this blog while accomplishing another task at this very moment. ...

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Three positive improvements to expect after one year of alcohol sobriety

Three positive improvements to expect after one year of alcohol sobriety

Nicole Kreider|Feb 2, 2022

You endure so many humps and hurdles during your first year of alcohol sobriety. But, within those challenges, you can soon begin to reap the...

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One year sober? Here’s how an alumni program can add value to your life

One year sober? Here’s how an alumni program can add value to your life

Nicole Kreider|Jan 30, 2022

Remaining sober can be a daily struggle, which is exactly why one year of sober living as a first responder is an achievement worth...

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Looking to set new intentions and clear negative energy at the same time? Here’s one way.

Looking to set new intentions and clear negative energy at the same time? Here’s one way.

Nicole Kreider|Jan 30, 2022

As we've just entered 2022, you still have time to set intentions for the new year; this is important for first responders. While you're doing that,...

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Here’s why first responders delay addressing substance abuse and mental health struggles

Here’s why first responders delay addressing substance abuse and mental health struggles

Nicole Kreider|Jan 3, 2022

Ever heard of disassociation? Well, it's one of the biggest reasons why first responders delay asking for help.  The life of a first responder...

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Three reasons why first responders in addiction recovery should add daily affirmations to their routine

Three reasons why first responders in addiction recovery should add daily affirmations to their routine

Nicole Kreider|Dec 29, 2021

Daily affirmations are one of the easiest and most accessible wellness routines first responders can add to their self-care regimens while in...

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Are you looking for balance? Here’s how first responders can find it during the holidays

Are you looking for balance? Here’s how first responders can find it during the holidays

Nicole Kreider|Dec 3, 2021

As soon as the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around, it's go, go, go throughout the season and that can become overwhelming very quickly.  For a...

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Police officers can help prevent trauma from becoming PTSI with these tips

Police officers can help prevent trauma from becoming PTSI with these tips

Nicole Kreider|Nov 6, 2021

Did you know 30 percent of first responders develop mental health conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), which is 10 percent...

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This is the difference between inpatient and outpatient care for addiction

This is the difference between inpatient and outpatient care for addiction

Nicole Kreider|Oct 13, 2021

The first step towards recovery is deciding to seek help, so props to you for being here. We understand the traumas of a first responder, as many of...

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What are the differences between binge drinking and alcoholism?

What are the differences between binge drinking and alcoholism?

Nicole Kreider|Oct 7, 2021

Many times people confuse binge drinking and alcoholism, but they are not the same.  What is the same is...

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Four tips to help you adjust to a sober lifestyle

Four tips to help you adjust to a sober lifestyle

Nicole Kreider|Sep 21, 2021

Adjusting to a clean and sober lifestyle after completing a treatment program for substance abuse is a challenge, especially for first...

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Learn the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush

Learn the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush

Nicole Kreider|Sep 7, 2021

Often it’s difficult for an individual to tell the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush. Both conditions cross intersect in terms...

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If I’ve been sober for years, why do I still think about using substances?

If I’ve been sober for years, why do I still think about using substances?

Nicole Kreider|Aug 9, 2021

Many first responders and even civilians successfully living in recovery still think about substance use from time to time.  At some point in...

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Caring for plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress

Caring for plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress

Nicole Kreider|Jul 27, 2021

Did you know that caring for houseplants has the power to reduce physiological and psychological stress? This may be good news for all plant...

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Discover the mental health benefits of reading

Discover the mental health benefits of reading

Nicole Kreider|Jul 16, 2021

Sitting down with a good book is a pastime that far too often tends to fade away when our lives get busy and take a more complex route.  There...

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Navigate through compassion fatigue with these coping mechanisms

Navigate through compassion fatigue with these coping mechanisms

Nicole Kreider|Jul 7, 2021

Did you know compassion fatigue is real? Well, it is, and it negatively impacts millions of first responders every year.  Although this...

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Deep breathing our way towards wellness

Deep breathing our way towards wellness

Nicole Kreider|Jul 7, 2021

Did you know regularly practicing deep breathing can have a lasting impact on mental wellness? Yes, something as simple as "breathing" has the...

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How first responders can navigate through survivor’s guilt

How first responders can navigate through survivor’s guilt

Nicole Kreider|Jul 7, 2021

Survivor's guilt is a difficult emotion to navigate through, especially for first responders, because they're more inclined to experience a...

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Creating a culture of wellness is critical in the first responder workplace

Creating a culture of wellness is critical in the first responder workplace

Nicole Kreider|Jun 2, 2021

Creating a culture of wellness in the first responder workplace is imperative in fostering healthy habits in response to the trauma that will be...

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Implications of obsessive compulsive disorder

Implications of obsessive compulsive disorder

Nicole Kreider|May 19, 2021

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder and one that should be taken seriously. This type of disorder typically builds up...

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Alleviate stress by deep breathing with the Headspace or Calm app

Alleviate stress by deep breathing with the Headspace or Calm app

Nicole Kreider|May 3, 2021

Many people around the world benefit from mindful meditation, and so many others would like to meditate but don’t know how. No worries, your...

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Strengthen confidence and self-esteem with these 10 tips

Strengthen confidence and self-esteem with these 10 tips

Nicole Kreider|Apr 28, 2021

Strengthening self-esteem and confidence in sobriety serves as the footprint to continued wellness in recovery. When we are confident, we feel as if...

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Reap the benefits of meditation without meditating

Reap the benefits of meditation without meditating

Nicole Kreider|Apr 28, 2021

Did you know meditation is one of the most effective forms of therapy? But, not everyone can sit still and rid their mind of thoughts. Don’t worry,...

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Aromatherapy can help relieve stress and anxiety

Aromatherapy can help relieve stress and anxiety

Nicole Kreider|Apr 23, 2021

Feeling stressed? Is your anxiety out of control? Well, aromatherapy is one of the easiest ways to bring stress levels down and calm nerves by doing...

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EMDR therapy successfully treats 80 percent of clients battling PTSD

EMDR therapy successfully treats 80 percent of clients battling PTSD

Nicole Kreider|Apr 10, 2021

Did you know post traumatic stress disorder can be treated successfully with Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)? According...

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A horse can promote positive mental health through equine-assisted psychotherapy

A horse can promote positive mental health through equine-assisted psychotherapy

Nicole Kreider|Mar 8, 2021

Equine-assisted psychotherapy is a hands-on cathartic and experiential therapy modality known to help people cope with PTSD, anxiety, substance...

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How to build a survivor’s mindset with psychological tactics

How to build a survivor’s mindset with psychological tactics

Nicole Kreider|Feb 10, 2021

The art of surviving starts with having a survivor’s mindset. Look at survivors' stories; their mental traits are a central part of what enabled...

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Do you know the health benefits of green exercise?

Do you know the health benefits of green exercise?

Nicole Kreider|Jan 30, 2021

People often create resolutions at the beginning of each new year, and many people see their primary goal as getting into better shape. While...

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If you or someone you love is a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, EMT, corrections officer, or other first responder and struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, we can help. Our programs are geared specifically toward public safety personnel with demanding careers. Backed by a professional staff comprised of former first responders and culturally competent behavioral health clinicians, we are intimately familiar with the unique challenges you face. Contact or call us today at 888-443-4898 to learn more about our programs and how they can help you achieve a happy, healthy life you deserve.

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