Addiction Myths Related to Race

Addiction Myths Related to Race

February is Black History Month, so it seems like an apt time to call attention to the myths and stigmas that have been attached to race and addiction, historically and into the present day. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in Portsmouth, Virginia, we think it is...
Substance Misuse in Older Adults

Substance Misuse in Older Adults

When people think about the hippies of the 1960s, a phrase that might come to mind is, “sex, drugs, and rock and roll”. That same generation of flower children who were smoking pot and dropping acid at Woodstock are now entering their golden years. While we might not...
Ways Family Can Support Recovery

Ways Family Can Support Recovery

Watching someone you love struggle with a substance use or mental health disorder can be extremely painful. It can leave friends and family members feeling helpless to do anything except watch as disaster unfolds. Fortunately, there are several ways that loved ones...