What You Should Expect From Drug Recovery Meetings
Support, structure, and shared experiences await at recovery meetings, but what truly happens behind those welcoming doors?
What is Inpatient Rehab? Facts and Why It’s Important
When it comes to addiction recovery, finding the right treatment approach is crucial for long-term success. Inpatient rehab, also known as residential rehab, is a highly structured and immersive form of addiction treatment that offers individuals a supportive and therapeutic environment to overcome substance abuse. It has been proven to be an effective form of […]
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which is Best?
When seeking treatment for substance abuse, addiction, or mental health conditions, the decision between inpatient and outpatient rehab can be a significant consideration. Inpatient rehab involves residing in a specialized facility and receiving round-the-clock care, while outpatient rehab allows individuals to live at home and attend treatment sessions. Each option offers distinct advantages and considerations, […]
Drug Induced Panic Attack
Understanding The Connection Between Panic Attacks And Drug Use Panic attacks are episodes of extreme fear accompanied by uncomfortable physical symptoms that can feel especially overwhelming for people struggling with substance use or mental health issues. Panic attacks can be triggered by drug use and withdrawal and often occur out of the blue. Because it […]
Celebrating the New Year in Sobriety
As 2020 comes to an end, and as we gear up to enter 2021, many of us are left feeling confused, empty, stressed, and exhausted as this year has been one of the most challenging years in current history. The global pandemic has taken too many lives and livelihoods to count. Many of us no […]
Holidays in Recovery
The holidays should be a time for gathering, celebrating, expressing gratitude, and reflecting. Still, they often bring stress and worry, especially to those struggling with underlying issues such as substance abuse. The first year of sobriety, especially during the holiday season, can be a sea of ups and downs. Emotions can range from gratefulness and […]
Red Ribbon Week for Drug-Free America
Red Ribbon Campaign The Red Ribbon Campaign, founded by the National Family Partnership, formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth, advocates for youth education in communities and encourages youth participation in drug-free activities. The Red Ribbon Campaign is a weeklong campaign in October that began in 1985 and helps parents, teachers, and community […]
Addiction, Mental Health and Unemployment
The COVD-19 pandemic has gravely impacted our mental health and addiction due to unemployment in more ways than one. The majority of individuals are anxious about the unknown, and millions of hard-working Americans are experiencing a financial crisis after losing their jobs. We are not only mandated to stay home, but we are mandated to […]
Being an Advocate for the Minority Community
Minority mental health matters “July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health, substance use disorders, and minority communities, and to destigmatize mental illness and enhance public awareness of mental illness among affected minority groups across the […]
LGBTQ Pride Month
Stigma, Addiction, and Mental Health within the LGBTQ Community “Like racism and all forms of prejudice, bigotry against LGBTQ people is a deadly carcinogen. We are pitted against each other in order to keep us from seeing each other as allies. Genuine bonds of solidarity can be forged between people who respect each other’s differences […]