
Common Misconceptions About Family Therapy
946 words|4.7 min read|If you've ever had a family member approach you and recommend therapy, it can be a shocking experience. Therapy can feel like a serious matter, [...]

Addressing Issues with Romantic Relationships in Recovery
935 words|4.7 min read|Substance use affects every area of a person's life. The amount of sleep you get, your appetite, the money in your bank account, the security [...]

The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Addiction
910 words|4.6 min read|Addiction tremendously changes behavior. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, you're sure to have noticed major changes in [...]

The Impact of Your Social Circle on Your Sobriety
721 words|3.6 min read|The people we spend our time around have a significant impact on us ā it could be their mannerisms we begin to pick up on, [...]

The Dangers of Using Drugs to Focus
921 words|4.6 min read|Itās no secret that educational coursework can place a heavy burden on students, leaving them with multiple assignments to accomplish and dozens of pages of [...]

Selena Gomez Launches Mental Health Fund
450 words|2.3 min read|Actress, singer, and producer Selena GomezĀ recently announced the launch ofĀ Rare Impact Fund, which will be funded through her beauty companyās sales. The fundās goal is [...]

Understanding How Addiction and Codependency Are Linked
898 words|4.5 min read|For a family member, friend or peer struggling with an addiction it's absolutely crucial that you, as part of their community, are present to them [...]

Understanding Opioid Addiction: Risks, Symptoms and Overdose Signs
908 words|4.5 min read|According to the CDC, opioid abuse is theĀ number-one causeĀ of preventable death among 18 to 35-year-olds. In fact, the opioid crisis currently claims 115 lives each [...]

The Terrifying Truth of Intravenous Drug Use
1004 words|5 min read|Whenever drugs are consumed outside of the specific order of a doctor's prescription, there is a danger posed to a person's health. While many drugs [...]

Recognizing Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior
413 words|2.1 min read|Recognizing Suicidal Behavior According to theĀ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming about 48,000 [...]

The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction
964 words|4.8 min read|Do you ever feel like life is just piling one problem on top of the other? Sometimes the issues we're facing in our lives are [...]

How Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Addiction
421 words|2.1 min read|When a child grows up experiencing some form of trauma, they can be left with many negative feelings and emotions. While some of the trauma [...]
