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Understanding Drug Court Programs as an Alternative to Incarceration

By Phil Kosanovich on March 28, 2025

What Are Drug Court Programs? Their Role in Criminal Justice Reform Drug court programs play a critical role in criminal justice reform, offering a structured path toward recovery. The U.S. Department of Justice provides further insights into national policies and statistics. Drug court programs are specialized judicial initiatives designed to handle cases involving non-violent, drug-dependent […]

Can Depression Be Self-Sabotaging?

By Phil Kosanovich on March 18, 2025

Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. One of the most challenging aspects of depression is its ability to fuel self-sabotaging behaviors, creating a cycle that reinforces negative emotions and hinders progress toward recovery. Many people struggling with depression find themselves engaging in self-destructive patterns, often without even realizing […]

How to Tell if Shortness of Breath Is Anxiety: Symptoms & Causes

By Phil Kosanovich on January 28, 2025

Shortness of breath is a distressing symptom that often leads to concerns about serious health issues like heart or lung problems. However, it’s frequently linked to anxiety, a condition that can trigger rapid breathing, chest tightness, and feelings of breathlessness. This section explains how to recognize anxiety-induced shortness of breath, identify key symptoms, and differentiate […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Diverse Communities

By Phil Kosanovich on April 22, 2024

This May Mental Health Awareness Month shines a spotlight on critical areas of mental health in America. Established in 1949, this annual observance is focused on advocating for supporting people with mental health conditions and encouraging a broader understanding of the role that mental health plays in overall well-being. Cornerstone of Southern California is dedicated […]

SMART Mental Health & Recovery Goals for 2024

By Phil Kosanovich on January 5, 2024

Setting realistic and achievable goals is essential when making mental health and addiction recovery goals for the new year. Improve your mental well-being by clarifying your mental health goals. Use the SMART, a helpful acronym guide for setting goals based on your unique needs and situation. In this article, you’ll learn more about how SMART […]

How to Help Someone with Anxiety

By Phil Kosanovich on December 22, 2022

Anxiety is a common human emotion that we all experience at times. After all, life can throw up some anxiety-producing situations. Feeling anxious when it is related to specific events such as a job interview, audition, or big life decisions is completely natural, and it can even provide beneficial functions by making us consider risks […]

When Is the Right Time To Reach Out for Help?

By Phil Kosanovich on December 23, 2021

Across the world, millions of people struggle with drug and alcohol addictions every day. However, most people will deny this due to internal and external shame, stigma, judgment, and consequences that may arise. Even if you are honest with yourself, it can be hard to admit you have a problem with drugs or alcohol. This […]

What Are PAWS?

By Phil Kosanovich on November 16, 2021

Upon researching drug and alcohol withdrawal, you might have come across the acronym PAWS. Otherwise known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome, it can be challenging to understand PAWS, especially when there is an overload of information and plenty of unfamiliar terms used. If you are hoping to understand what PAWS is, you have come to the […]

The Show Must Go On – 4 Musicians That Overcame Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on October 7, 2021

Many Americans are familiar with the phrase “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll”, and the music industry can seem inextricable from the party lifestyle and substance abuse. So it is no surprise that drug and alcohol addiction has affected some of our favorite musicians. But it is not all suffering; with the help of friends, […]

The Power of Connection to Others for Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on August 24, 2021

“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.” ~ Dean Ornish, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California Most approaches to addiction treatment encompass a deep understanding of how vital connection is to recovery. From AA meetings to residential rehabilitation centers, group counseling, […]

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