Navigating Treatment While in School
Getting treatment can be difficult if you are in college and have a mental health or addiction disorder. There are many things to consider…
Can I Keep My Job and Go to Day Treatment?
Realizing that you might need treatment for your addiction is a huge step in the right direction. However, many fear their life will change…
How Can I Support a Loved One Struggling With Addiction?
Addiction not only affects those struggling with the addiction but also affects the friends and family around them. It can be just as challenging…
How to Approach a Conversation About Marijuana Addiction
Addiction is a complicated topic, and conversations surrounding the use of addictive substances are often met with resistance, making these conversations very delicate. Talking…
What Is MSR?
Over 2.5 million Americans are affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). Further, in 2020, nearly 68,630 people died due to opioid overdose. According to…
Stigma and Addiction
There is no doubt that substance use is stigmatized. Research has shown that the general public holds unfavorable views about words such as ‘alcoholic’…
Signs of Addiction
What is Addiction? When we hear the term ‘addiction’ it is common to immediately think of alcohol or drugs. However, addiction is simply when…
Loving an Addict
Being in a relationship with an addict can be extremely tough emotionally. Addiction typically takes priority over everything in the lives of those who…
The Importance of Healthy Eating in Recovery
Healthy Eating in Recovery Nutrition is a key component of any successful recovery journey. When recovering from addiction to substances, simply ceasing use is…