Alcohol abuse mostly targeting one age group in Rockford
WREX posted an article/video about Rosecrance’s services for women at the Harrison Avenue facility. To read the article, click here.
Longtime behavioral health advocate Abate accepts policy watchdog role at Rosecrance
Mary Ann Abate brings 36 years of experience to new position ROCKFORD – Mary Ann Abate of Rosecrance has accepted a new role in the organization that will utilize her deep understanding of substance use and mental health disorders and allow her to influence how the changing landscape of public policy will impact behavioral healthcare … Continued
Rosecrance announces two new locations to better serve residents of McHenry County
Offices in Crystal Lake and McHenry to offer expanded programming CRYSTAL LAKE – Rosecrance McHenry County recently opened two new locations, one in McHenry and another in Crystal Lake. Both offices offer integrated behavioral health services to clients seeking treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. Rosecrance moved from the location on Veterans Parkway … Continued
Recovery, gratitude and rebirth in the New Year
A new year presents new challenges, new opportunities and for those addicted to drugs or alcohol, a new chance at recovery. As with all endeavors, that long-term goal has to begin with inches instead of miles. “An example I use with people in recovery is to think about walking up a huge hill. Where do … Continued
Taking action once signs of teen addiction are confirmed
Finding drugs or alcohol in a child’s room can be cause for alarm – but not counterproductive overreaction – for parents. Previously, we looked at factors a parent can use to determine whether to seek outside help for a child’s potential addiction. This week we’ll consider what parents should do once they have decided to … Continued
New Rosecrance IOP to serve teens in Northbrook
Behavioral Healthcare posted an article about Rosecrance’s new Intensive Outpatient Program for teens in Northbrook. To read the article, click here.
Let compassion guide us so lives can be saved
Rockford Register Star published Father Jim Swarthout’s opinion article on showing compassion to those who deal with major depression. To view the letter, click here.
Exposure to alcohol ads may lead to underage drinking
SheKnows.com posted Dr. Wright’s interview surrounding the findings of the Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study that focused on the tie between teen alcohol use and alcohol advertising. To view the article, click here.
Determining whether signs of teen addiction require attention
Whether you’re doing an intentional search for marijuana in your daughter’s room or just happen to come across a bottle of Jack Daniels while gathering up your son’s laundry, you’re probably more than a little concerned about what to do next. Do you confront the issue head on, demand answers and issue punishments, or do … Continued
Relying on circadian rhythms to help teens
Parents and children are known to share terms of endearment before calling it a night, but for moms and dads with teens in the house, those bedtime declarations of affection are often accompanied by the frustrated and futile command: “Go to sleep!” As maddening as it is, it’s normal. “According to research, the natural circadian … Continued