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Sober Vacations
Sober Vacations: How to Travel and Stay on the Path to Recovery Summer is here which, for many, means it’s ...
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PTSD Awareness Month: June 2023
PTSD, commonly known as Post-traumatic stress disorder, can arise following combat, natural disasters, assaults, accidents, or other life-threatening experiences. Alongside ...
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7 Ways to Raise Awareness for Mental Health in May
When it comes to mental health, May is more than just a month on the calendar. It's Mental Health Awareness ...
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Alcohol Awareness Month: A Guide to Receiving Help
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a time to increase education and share resources that can help people learn ...
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Peer Pressure and Alcohol: What’s the Connection?
Alcohol abuse is a problem in all walks of life, but underage teens are especially vulnerable to the negative effects ...
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Accountability in Recovery: Why it’s Important to Have Support
Sobriety is not a one-and-done deal. People who have been sober for years may still struggle with urges to use ...
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What is Dope Sick? A Guide to Combat Opiate Withdrawal
While it might not seem like it to people who have a substance use disorder (SUD) and are currently undergoing ...
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Emotional Health vs Mental Health: What’s the Difference?
More and more people are now getting familiar with the concept and importance of emotional and mental health, although some ...
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Alcoholism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: How Are They Related?
In a study done by Psycom, Narcissistic Personality Disorder “affects anywhere from 0.5 to 5% of the general US population ...
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Illegal Drugs That Cause Hair Loss
Drug abuse can lead to hair loss; it can cause a condition called diffuse alopecia, which is characterized by thinning ...
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Alcohol and Fat Metabolism: Does Drinking Slow Things Down and Make You Gain Weight?
Engaging in alcohol abuse can slow down and affect a person’s fat metabolism. The body considers alcohol a toxin/waste, therefore ...
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Pain Pills and Alcohol: The Dangers of Mixing the Two
Chronic pain is a problem that millions of people suffer from every day. To help ease this pain, many turn ...