It’s hard to know when to step in. Addiction rarely looks the way we expect. It doesn’t always mean someone is falling apart. Sometimes it means they’re still going to work, still texting back, still doing just enough to keep questions at bay. Sometimes it means they keep saying, “I’m fine.” But if…
We are super proud of our very own Brad being chosen for Sprenger Health Care’s Department Head Spotlight! This month, Sprenger Health Care is shining a spotlight on an outstanding department head that is making a difference and touching the hearts of our clients and staff daily — Brad DeAngelis! Brad is the Director of…
It was never your intention to become addicted to meth. Maybe your meth use started as a way for you to cope with the stress and anxiety of your daily life. But before you knew what was happening, you felt overwhelmed by cravings for the drug. While you’re thinking about getting help for meth addiction,…
From helping people lose weight to managing daily stressors, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the benefits exercise can provide. But can it be useful for someone like your spouse, sibling, parent or child who is struggling with addiction? Your loved one probably didn’t mean to fall into a toxic cycle of addiction.…
Turn the clock back 60 years and people living in that time would find it hard to believe that we can stay in constant contact with our friends, family and even strangers. Social media may give us the ability to stay in contact with our loved ones, but it has adverse effects for people in…
It’s pretty well known that dolphins are one of the smartest animals on the planet. But you might not be aware that dolphins are also some of the best caregivers that the open ocean has to offer. Dolphins have been seen answering the distress calls of whales and have even gotten into the habit of…
Substance abuse was never something you wanted for your loved one. In fact, abusing heroin wasn’t something that they wanted for themselves. But after all the stress and hardships they have faced, heroin use became a way for them to cope. It was an escape, and before they knew it, that escape transformed into an…
Turn back the clock 25 years or so when cigarettes were at their prime. Many people smoked to relieve stress after a long day at work. And while they knew it wasn’t good for them, the small sense of fleeting peace it gave them was enough to keep the habit alive. As more research was…
We’re right in the middle of the holiday season. And while that might give you warm memories of family and friends, you know that it can also be a stressful time. That notion is especially true for someone recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. Factors like unhealthy eating, financial strain and busy schedules can…