Supporting LGBTQ+ Recovery on National Coming Out Day

Supporting LGBTQ+ Recovery on National Coming Out Day

Research has linked trauma to addiction over and over again. One of the groups that experiences a particularly large amount of trauma in our society is the LGBTQ+ community. Unsurprisingly, this has resulted in a heightened risk for substance misuse among LGBTQ+...
The Most Common Times for Relapse

The Most Common Times for Relapse

Relapses are a painful part of the recovery process. In the worst cases, they can make a person feel like they have failed and put them at risk for overdose. Hopefully, however, a person who relapses can quickly recover and regain sobriety, learning valuable lessons...
Self-Care Awareness Month

Self-Care Awareness Month

You may have seen social media influencers posting videos of shopping sprees, spa days, and lavish dinners and calling it self-care. While indulgences like those can qualify as self-care, there is far more to this important practice than the Kardashians of the world...
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...
Drug Trends Among Adolescents

Drug Trends Among Adolescents

Teenagers are known for being adventurous, curious, open to experimentation, and not especially mindful of long-term consequences. All of this together can increase the likelihood that they will try out mind-altering substances. Parents may not always recognize the...