Celebrity Overdose: The Hidden Dangers and Medical Accountability in Addiction Treatment
In October of 2023, we wrote about the impact of addiction as we witnessed the tragic death of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends. Recently, his story has sparked intense scrutiny and concern within the mental health and addiction treatment community as further details of his untimely death come to […]
Promoting Life-Affirming Choices and Support
In a recent study conducted by the Family Research Council’s Center for Biblical Worldview and pollster George Barna, a surprising statistic came to light: one in six regular churchgoers in America admitted to having, paying for, or encouraging an abortion. This revelation may shock many, but it underscores the pressing need for guidance and support […]
Home for the Holidays 2.0
Home for the Holidays 2.0 The Holidays are a critical time for families. It is traditional for Christian Counseling Associates to be available for those who struggle with challenges during Thanksgiving and Christmas. For the next 7 weeks we will be talking about achieving victory as a family. As we move toward this holiday season, […]
7 Signs that Fear is Controlling My Life
7 Signs that Fear is Controlling My Life Fear has a positive function. It triggers strong emotion to let us know we are in danger. What is there to be afraid of in our current environment? The suggestion of illness, injury, economic hardship and violence can be an unsettling reminder of the possibility of personal […]
Is My Drinking or Drug Use a Problem?
Is My Drinking or Drug Use a Problem? Abuse of alcohol and other mood altering drugs is the number one cause of preventable death in the United states. It is estimated that Alcohol use disorders afflict 14 percent of the U.S. population every year. Lifetime prevalence of drug addiction is estimated to be as high […]
How Does Counseling Work?
How Does Counseling Work? Psychological Assessment Tools Available at CCA The beginning of counseling involves an acknowledgment that help is needed. Where are we experiencing pain? Is it emotional anxiety, or depression? Is it physical pain? Maybe we know there is something wrong because of broken relationships or isolation? Maybe it’s a deeper sense that […]
Do I Have A Chemical Imbalance?
Some years ago, I saw a new commercial (watch video here), featuring a sad white bubble, narrated with a subtle phrase, “your depression may be due to a chemical imbalance.” I turned to my 4-year old son and asked, “who’s that (motioning to the friendly looking character)?” He seemed to already accept the fact that […]
