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Gambling Addiction Is on the Rise in the Age of Micro-Betting
March Madness is among many popular sporting events that prompt millions of Americans to place friendly wagers in office pools or try their luck with sports betting apps. For many, it’s just fun. But for others—especially younger adults trying gambling for the first...
Marijuana May Be More Harmful to Teenagers’ Brains Than Alcohol
With most states legalizing marijuana/cannabis for recreational or medicinal use, overall attitudes about the substance have softened. However, it’s important that parents not overlook the potential dangers and long-lasting...
Building a Supportive Community: ETHOS Launches Virtual Therapy for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
By Jenn Attaquin, LPC, CCTP and Carlie Spaeder, MA Young adulthood is a pivotal stage, often filled with milestones like starting a career, building relationships, and gaining independence. However, for young adults diagnosed with cancer, these life experiences are...
Embracing Mental Wellness: A New Year’s Guide to Self-Care and Overcoming SAD
By Alexandra Frazier, NCC As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on what we want to achieve, improve, or change. Resolutions often focus on physical health—losing weight, exercising more, or eating better—but mental health deserves just as much attention. A...
The Hidden Cost: How Social Media Impacts Teens’ Physical and Mental Health
Social media has revolutionized how kids and teens connect, opening up new spaces for friendship, creativity, and community. Yet, alongside these benefits, challenges have arisen: social media can amplify bullying …
The Silent Threat: How Social Media Turns Bullying Into an Unescapable Reality
Social media has revolutionized how kids and teens connect, opening up new spaces for friendship, creativity, and community. Yet, alongside these benefits, challenges have arisen: social media can amplify bullying …
Holiday Season Help for Families Coping with Addiction
by Pat Brown, LCSW The holidays are here! And while this season brings so much joy, there is often a tremendous level of stress, not only for our clients, but also their loved ones. Here at Ethos Treatment, we believe in treating the entire family, as addiction...
An Unfiltered Look at the Mental Health Dangers of Social Media for Kids and Teens
Social media has become an integral part of life for many teenagers and kids, offering opportunities for self-expression, creativity, and connection. However, alongside these benefits lie hidden pitfalls—especially for young, impressionable minds
The Power of Purpose and Connection in Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
We live in a world full of superficial pleasures. We’re surrounded with opportunities to buy things, consume short-form media, eat sugar, and stimulate our dopamine reward systems in a hundred different ways through gambling, substance use, and risky behaviors....
Understanding the Intersection of Trauma and Addiction: A Holistic Approach to Recovery
Addiction is often discussed in terms of environment, genetics, and chemical dependency, but the role of trauma in the development of addiction cannot be overstated. Trauma and addiction can be deeply interconnected, creating a complex web that can be difficult to...