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Alcoholism

New Year’s Resolutions: A Fresh Start on Your Recovery Journey

The New Year offers a unique opportunity for a fresh start. For many, it’s a time to set goals, reflect on personal growth, and commit ...
weight stigma awareness
Anorexia

Weight Stigma Awareness Week

September 23-27 is Weight Stigma Awareness Week—a crucial time to address and combat weight stigma that affects countless individuals. At Fairwinds Treatment Center, we are ...
suicide prevention month
Alcoholism

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Each year, September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention to the pressing issue of suicide and the importance of mental ...
National Recovery Month
Alcoholism

September is National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month, a month dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health and substance use disorders. It’s a time to celebrate the courage ...
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Alcoholism

Navigating Employment Concerns While Seeking Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

Entering treatment for addiction or mental health disorders is a significant decision that can transform lives. However, the fear of jeopardizing employment often presents a ...
mindfulness and treatment
Alcoholism

Holistic Healing: Integrating Mindfulness Practices into Substance Abuse Treatment

In the realm of addiction recovery, the journey towards healing extends far beyond mere abstinence from substances. True recovery involves addressing the underlying factors contributing ...
mental health and addiction treatment
Alcoholism

Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Strategies for Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Substance abuse and mental health disorders often coexist, complicating treatment and recovery for individuals facing these challenges. Understanding the intricate relationship between mental health and ...
Anorexia

The Intricate Connection: How Mental Health Influences Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex and multifaceted conditions that arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. While societal pressures and body image concerns ...
Alcoholism

September is National Recovery Month: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Treatment

Mental illness and substance abuse tend to be two disorders that have stigmas because they are not widely discussed. Those afflicted tend to suffer in ...
Mental Health
Anxiety

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Mental Illness Treatment

Mental health is often overlooked but is just as important as our physical well-being. Did you know that 1 in 5 people will be affected by ...
Veterans suffering from PTSD find difficulty in seeking help.
Trauma Recovery

Post-Traumatic Stress in American Veterans

Although understanding and awareness are at higher levels than ever, many suffering veterans still find it difficult to seek psychiatric attention for their Post-Traumatic Stress ...
Childhood trauma may increase an individual's risk of developing problems with addiction and depression.
Trauma Recovery

Are trauma and substance abuse correlated?

Over the past few decades, researchers have been substantiating a link between trauma and addiction problems.
Childhood trauma can lead to addiction issues later in life.
Trauma Recovery

Trauma of childhood abuse, bullying can lead to depression and addiction

A recent article highlights the link between childhood trauma, depression and addiction, a connection that Dr. El-Yousef and Fairwinds' other treatment specialists have observed firsthand ...
Jane Fonda is opening up about the trauma that may have triggered her bulimia.
Trauma Recovery

Jane Fonda says trauma of mother’s rape added to her own issues

Jane Fonda recently opened up about the family trauma that may have contributed to her own eating disorder.
The trauma of losing a loved one can trigger substance abuse and addiction.
Trauma Recovery

Traumatic events can trigger drug addiction

New or escalating drug use often occurs after traumatic events like a miscarriage, attack, accident or death.

Important Notice

Due to a devastating fire, Fairwinds Treatment Center has ceased operations until further notice. All patients were safely evacuated with no injuries.
We are grateful for the swift response of local fire and police departments and the support of our community.


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