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Learning to Express Negative Emotions in a Healthy Manner

Over the course of addiction treatment, you will experience a wide range of emotions — from the highest of highs to...

Staying Positive During Detox and Withdrawal

Recovery is hard work. It takes a lot of time and energy, and sometimes you feel like you’re not making any...

For Professionals in the Mental Health Community: Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored.” – Daniel H. Gillson; NAMI...

Kratom: A Legally Addictive Drug

“He had been drinking it as a tea to help with anxiety and ultimately ended up in the school’s student health...

Fighting Addiction Year-Round in the LGBTQ Community

Updated on 05/25/23 At a glance: There are two stigmas for those in the LGBTQ+ community for those trying to get...

6 Male Celebrities Who Have Come Face To Face With Substance Use Disorders

“One day in March of 2015, I was drenched in a pool of my own sweat withdrawing from opioids. The last...

Alcohol Consumption On the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

Online partying, Zoom happy hours, “quarantinis”, alcohol delivery and to-go margaritas are becoming a massive hit during this COVID-19 pandemic. While...

Self-Care During Social Distancing

With the eyes of the world on the developments surrounding the COVID 19 – coronavirus, our news feeds, social media feeds,...

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Opioids are a leading source of addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Understanding the opioid epidemic requires understanding what opioids...

How a 12 Step Program Helps Recovery

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment and support. This is true no matter if you have an addiction...