by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 26, 2022 | Mental Health, Recovery
Actress and comedian Gilda Radner famously said, “I think dogs are the most amazing creatures. They give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” There is nothing like a furry friend to offer limitless, judgment-free love. A dog or cat...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 13, 2022 | Addiction, Mental Health
In my work as a crisis counselor, one of the first questions I ask people who reach out for support is if they are suicidal, followed by if they have been using alcohol or any other substances. There are a number of reasons why these are important questions to ask...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | May 1, 2022 | Addiction, Alcoholism
I once met a woman who became addicted to alcohol relatively late in life, after she had bariatric surgery. She had needed that surgical procedure to address obesity, which had resulted from food addiction. After her surgery, she could no longer eat large quantities...
