Prescription opioids are one of the most commonly misused medications in the world. Opioid prescriptions are a major factor as to why the world is still…
The excessive use of alcohol can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some examples include: An increase in isolation and loss of interest in activities once…
Unresolved trauma is a pervasive struggle for those who are going through substance misuse or mental health problems. Trauma can affect how people cope, how they…
Addiction can affect anyone regardless of their background, ethnicity, status, or gender. In many cases, people have a certain stereotype of what someone struggling with addiction…
The journey of recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders doesn’t come to an end when you complete the initial stages of treatment. Rather, it is a…
Addiction and mental health challenges can affect everyone, regardless of gender, age, background, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. These issues don’t discriminate and can cause challenges for…
When someone enters treatment for substance use disorder, they may find themselves in a situation where they are rebuilding their lives from the ground up. For…
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth or crystal meth, is an illegal stimulant drug that profoundly impacts the brain by increasing dopamine levels, creating a powerful sense…
If you have taken the plunge into your recovery from addiction, whatever your addiction may be, you are certainly aware of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,[1]…
