Despite COVID delays, Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center back on track
Citizen Advocates is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Ogdensburg, New…
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How eating disorders affect your mind, body and health
When someone develops a feeding or eating disorder, the reasons why may go beyond comparisons to the skewed modern standards…
Understanding the dangers of vaping
Powered by a battery, an e-cigarette heats flavored liquid in a disposable cartridge, turning it into an aerosol that a…
The difficulties of digital addiction
What is digital addiction? The Hazelden Betty Ford Organization defines digital addiction as a behavioral addiction (i.e., non-substance addiction) that…
How to become a mental health counselor, clinician or therapist
Making a positive impact on others as a mental health clinician, counselor, or therapist can be a rewarding experience. Let’s…
What to expect at your first mental health or substance use disorder visit
If you’re wrestling with addiction or mental health issues, and have a desire to feel better, the best way to…
Depression in men – The courage to open up
In 1979, The Cure released their hit song, Boys Don’t Cry. While its title is obviously untrue, the name of…
What are mental health and addiction?
Addiction and mental health are separate conditions, but they can also be linked. To understand the relationship between them better,…
When relapse threatens—what you can do to prevent it
Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t end just because you stopped using. It’s actually a longer process, involving…
$4 million grant awarded to expand innovative program
A $4 million grant was awarded to Citizen Advocates for the expanded delivery of comprehensive services through an innovative program…
Having the talk about addiction
The world has been an unsettling place recently. The use of alcohol and other substances has surged.1,2 Addictive behaviors, such…
How to support a mentally ill or addicted child – and help yourself
After your child has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder and/or addiction, you might worry about whether you can…
