Jimare Wellness Counseling Center

08/07/2025

School is starting and things are getting busy but don’t delay getting going if you’re required to get things done for court. Call today to get things rolling - 708.391.5505. We’re here for you!

07/13/2025

There are two ways to look at it - you can ignore what needs to be done and tell yourself summer is for fun and vacation - or you can use the summer to get these things out of your way so that when other things ramp up after summer and the weather starts getting harder to deal with, you don’t need to worry about them. Fun over responsibility is what becomes the lifestyle of substance abuse. Now is the time to get things back on track. At Jimare Wellness there’s no waiting list. There’s also no judgement, criticism, or shame. We’re here to help you get through this and have a real life with real rewards other than momentary fun. Call us today: (708) 391-5505. We’re here for you.

03/31/2025

No fooling. It’s no joke when you have to get something done for court. Tomorrow we begin Risk Education for the month of April. Call today to register 708.391.5505.

03/17/2025

Over the last 20 years I have learned what persons accused of DUI and other legal matters with court involvement are facing. When the use of alcohol and/or other drugs is involved or even suspected, assessments and the completion of recommendations are the order of the day. Not following up on these requirements only leads to more complications and increased penalties. We are here to help people not only comply with the court but also improve the quality of their lives. We are licensed by the state and on the court-approved lists. We know how to help you without criticism or blame. Call us today to see how you can get this behind you. 708.391.5505

03/16/2025

03/05/2025

"False Belief:
Drug experimentation is normal for teens and shouldn’t alarm parents.

"Drug use and experimentation among teens often is ignored by many—even parents, who then may be unaware that any use places adolescent brains in jeopardy. For today’s teens, life often feels overwhelming, but avoiding alcohol, to***co, ma*****na, and other drugs is their one best choice to promote continued healthy physical and mental development. Preventing or delaying all teenage substance use not only reduces their current risks for depression, psychosis, and school/learning problems, but it also significantly decreases their probability of addiction as adults.

"Harvard’s Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, and founding National Institute of Drug Abuse Director Robert DuPont, MD, strongly advocate a zero-tolerance approach to youth substance use. They emphasize that no amount of drug use is safe for young people. They promote the One Choice initiative encouraging adolescents to avoid substance use: alcohol, to***co, ma*****na, and other drugs.

"It’s now known that THC in ma*****na interferes with the developing brain circuits responsible for regulating behavior, leading to increased risk-taking and poor decision-making. Even infrequent teen use can impede judgment, increasing the probability of risky behaviors and accidents.

"Adolescents also are more likely than adults to develop cannabis use disorder (CUD) due to their heightened neuroplasticity during this developmental stage. The resulting impairment may lead to academic underperformance and problematic interpersonal relationships."

---- Mark S. Gold, M.D., Psychology Today

[My note: Teens are experimental risk-takers naturally. The adolescent brain has not yet developed its full potential of judgment. It is still changing drastically due to development. Drugs can misdirect these developmental changes. Plus, drugs themselves reduce judgment and precaution, and increase risk-taking. No drug: not ma*****na, not alcohol, not illicit substances – no drug is safe for young people. Remember: it is not why a person tries a drug that determines if they will become addicted. It’s what happens to the brain that matters, and not everyone’s brain reacts the same.]

11/29/2024

Black Friday is grabbing all the attention right now but maybe you have some other priorities to address. If you’re looking to get some things taken care of before this year ends, we’d like to have the opportunity to help you get that done. Our DUI Risk Education program for December begins Tuesday. You can also still get in the counseling sessions as well.

Don’t push it over to 2025. Get it out of the way and make 2025 a new start.

There’s also going to be a price increase after the holidays, so take advantage of current prices and discounts.

We are very grateful to be able to join you in this effort. Call today - 708.391.5505.

Enjoy the weekend and stay safe.
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11/02/2024

We’re into November. Let’s get things done before the end of the year. Risk Education for this month begins Tuesday. I know it’s election day but you’ll be home before the results come in. Call today - 708.391.5505. Let’s get this going!

10/25/2024

It’s almost time for the holidays and all the sales hype. We want to be with family and friends on those special days. But the courts are not going to wait. They want to see progress in what they expect people to do. We’re here to help. If you need to get things done quickly, call today and check out how we can alleviate your stress and concerns. (708) 391-5505.

09/14/2024

Kids are back to school and a new season begins. Fall is starting to make its presence evident although the temperatures have been pretty warm. It’s time to get some things done before the holidays come along. If you were wanting to do DUI Risk Education in October, you need to register soon. This month’s Risk Education Program will begin on Tuesday, October 1. Time is short so give us a call today at 708.391.5505. We’re looking forward to working with you. Be well.

06/20/2024

Summer is here! It’s a good time to get things done that we’ve been putting off. Is it the court, gettng your license back, or just having some personal struggles with drinking? Give us a call today and we can help you get those tough situations behind you. (708) 391-5505.