Mike Carlyle

The Challenge of Dual Diagnosis Disorders For anyone grappling with the coexistence of anxiety disorders (ADs) and substance use disorders (SUDs), it's important to understand that this dual challenge presents a unique and significant hurdle in mental health and...

Merging Personal Experience with Professional Mission Addiction, for many, is an abstract concept – something they've heard about but haven't intimately encountered. For me, it was a stark reality. My personal struggles with addiction have not only shaped my life but...

As the co-founder and drug counselor at Mountain Sky Recovery, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of individuals embarking on their unique journeys to recovery. This journey is often daunting; the path is winding, and the landscape is diverse. With a...

Navigating the depths of addiction can often feel like being adrift in a vast ocean with no sight of the shoreline. Can you relate to that feeling? Are you experiencing it now? I've been there too. I understand the crushing waves of despair and how unreachable the...

The Role of Brain Chemicals in Emotions and Addiction Our emotions, including pleasure, contentment, pain, and sadness, are driven by chemicals produced by our brain cells. These chemicals, called neurotransmitters, act as messengers between neurons. Specific chemical...

Positive thinking is a mental attitude that embraces thoughts, words, and images that contribute to growth, expansion, and success. In the context of drug and alcohol addiction recovery, a positive mindset can significantly impact the healing process and long-term...