• Common Misconceptions About Family Therapy

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    The people we spend our time around have a significant impact on us — it could be their mannerisms we begin to pick up on, [...]

  • The Dangers of Using Drugs to Focus

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    It’s 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

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    Actress, singer, and producer Selena GomezĀ recently announced the launch ofĀ Rare Impact Fund, which will be funded through her beauty company’s sales. The fund’s goal is [...]

  • Understanding How Addiction and Codependency Are Linked

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    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

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    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 [...]

  • After-Relapse

    The Terrifying Truth of Intravenous Drug Use

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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 [...]