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Marijuana and Mental Health: What Long Island Families Need to Know
At Gooding Wellness, we’re seeing more and more young people using marijuana to “manage anxiety” across Long Island, but the truth is, THC-heavy marijuana may actually be making anxiety worse. While marijuana may provide temporary relief from anxious feelings, studies show that chronic or high-potency THC use can increase anxiety symptoms over time.

Gordon Gooding
Sep 85 min read


Supporting a Loved One: A Guide for Families Facing Recovery
Family support is key to addiction recovery. Learn how families can heal together in our latest blog at Gooding Wellness.

Gordon Gooding
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Relationships in Recovery: Rebuilding Trust and Establishing Boundaries
The journey of recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction is a courageous and transformative process. However, the challenges don't end...

Administration
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Utilizing EMDR for Recovery and Healing
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted disease, often rooted in deep-seated traumas that can manifest themselves as unmanageable...

Administration
Sep 1, 20234 min read


Facing Discomfort: Why Prioritizing Mental Health Is Uncomfortable Yet Worth It
Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote in his private diary over 2,000 years ago, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands...

Gordon Gooding
May 11, 20234 min read


Get in the Herd: Why Community is the Key to Addiction Recovery
Discover why connection is essential to addiction recovery. Learn how joining a recovery community can reduce relapse risk, build resilience, and help you stay sober. At Gooding Wellness, we’re here to help you find your support system.

Gordon Gooding
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Recovery Begins with Connection: Why Community is Essential to Healing from Addiction
Struggling with addiction? Learn why connection and community are essential to the recovery process. Discover how support systems can help you heal and stay on track—because recovery starts with not being alone.

Gordon Gooding
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Facing Sobriety: Simple Tools for a Successful Recovery
National Recovery Month reinforces the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that recovery is possible.

Gordon Gooding
Sep 13, 20213 min read


Recovery in a Virtual Environment
A person who uses a substance or engages in a behavior for which the rewarding effects provide the desire to repeat the activity over and...

Gordon Gooding
Sep 20, 20204 min read


Marijuana Vaping on the Rise
PART II: Marijuana Vaping on the Rise Recently there has been a huge awakening to the various dangers of vaping and THC use with our...

Gordon Gooding
Oct 20, 20193 min read


Helping a Family Member after Substance Abuse Treatment
This is part two of our two-part series on helping loved ones with addiction issues. In the first part, we talked about the different...

Gordon Gooding
Sep 14, 20193 min read
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