Behavioral Health Archives - Holy Cross Services Michigan

A man battling addiction sits on a couch with his hands clasped looking out a window.

23 Jun

Addiction, Relapse and COVID-19

Battling Relapse and Addiction During COVID-19

As COVID-19 maintains its grip on America, fears are growing that the pandemic is creating a health crisis of another kind: a relapse into addiction by people battling substance abuse. Any recovered addict will tell you that their battle with substance abuse is one they fight every single day, and that certain triggers can make that struggle even harder. The greatest of these, agree experts, is perhaps social isolation. Safety requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have not only encouraged isolation but demanded it. (more…)

Hands holding resume in front of laptop, illustrating social etiquette

15 Jan

The right social media etiquette makes you more employable

If you’re applying for jobs, you need to have excellent social media etiquette because you can be sure potential employers are checking out your online profile. (more…)

30 Dec

Getting Clean: asking for help and beating addiction

At the age of 22, Jay Arruda was banned from any family gatherings because of his addiction. He’d hurt so many of his relatives far too many times. His addiction to oxycontin and fentanyl had taken a toll on the young man, who sold most of his possessions and stole from whomever he could to help pay for the drugs. (more…)

07 Dec

Getting Clean: a story about addiction and the road to recovery

With an addiction to opiates and whatever drug she could find, Bianca Oliverio was given an ultimatum that would change her life forever. Either get into recovery or leave her family home for good—mom and dad had seen enough. (more…)

30 Nov

Recovering from addiction started with asking for help

The effect of alcohol gave Mike Brown that extra little bit of courage. Having a few drinks helped him socialize, helped him face otherwise awkward and difficult situations. (more…)

23 Nov

Tips to build good study habits for your child

Students across Michigan celebrated Apple Crunch Day on Oct. 24 by biting into crisp, locally grown apples and sharing their pictures as part of National Farm to School Month. (more…)

20 Nov

Preparing a strong cover letter to land your next job

With your resume mapped out and your job hunt well on its way, you’re likely ready to prepare a well-written resume as you start building a list of job opportunities. (more…)

Volunteers of America Michigan help homeless

22 Jun

Suicide weighs heavily on friends, family, colleagues

With the recent news of suicide rates spiking in the U.S., this is an important time to help people understand how to cope with such tragic losses. (more…)

01 Jun

How helpful is online therapy?

Online therapy has quickly emerged as a controversial treatment method for issues of addiction and mental health. (more…)

16 Mar

Know what to look for and you’ll spot high-functioning alcoholics in your midst

Functioning alcoholics won’t be found drinking on the streets with bottles wrapped in brown paper bags. Instead, these addicts spend evenings running marathon after-work drinking sessions that almost always last longer than even they anticipate.

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