The Nation Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (NCADD) uses April to spread awareness and reduce the stigma of alcohol-related issues. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to violence, damaged relationships, liver disease and more. At River Ridge, substance abuse treatment in Minneapolis is helping individuals on a daily basis. Reduce Stigma By encouraging individuals to […]
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Myths and Facts about Mental Health: Volume II
Posted on March 18th, 2019 by rradmin
So many people in this day and age are quick to judge others based on what the have seen on television, read online or heard through the grapevine. One topic that has many misconceptions is mental health. As a provider of educational programming in Minneapolis, River Ridge is here to clear up any misconceptions about […]
Resisting Peer Pressure
Posted on February 25th, 2019 by rradmin
Sadly, peer pressure is not something that fades as you age, it can happen at any time and any age. It can be hard to find the courage to stand up to those who are trying to convince you to do something a certain way. But, with practice the process does get easier. We provide […]
The Faces of Substance Abuse
Posted on January 22nd, 2019 by rradmin
What is substance abuse and is it the same for everyone? Substance abuse differs from person to person and it can be triggered by various things. Sometimes it is a result of emotional or mental problems, and sometimes it’s something much larger. Whatever the root of the abuse is, it affects not only the person […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Posted on December 11th, 2018 by rradmin
Do you realize that you start to feel sad when the weather gets colder and only feel happier once Spring comes around? You could be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression related to the change in seasons. There are ways to fight the symptoms of SAD, but if these […]
