5 Tips to Practice Vulnerability
Vulnerability is often seen as a dirty word. Many people confuse being vulnerable with being weak, which makes sense, be [...]
5 Myths About Addiction
There is much stigma and misinformation regarding addiction and substance use disorder. For a disease or medical illnes [...]
How Self-Medicating for Mental Health Issues Oftentimes Leads to Addiction
When it comes to mental health, self-medicating can be a dangerous game. People who are struggling with anxiety, depres [...]
The Benefits of Long-Term Treatment for Addiction
When someone thinks of “rehab” or addiction treatment, they typically think of the traditional 28-day inpatient rehab o [...]
Understanding Trauma and Addiction
Vast amounts of scientific research over the years demonstrates a direct correlation between trauma and addiction. Ther [...]
Knowing When to Leave College to Attend Rehab
It's no secret that college can be a time of excess. For many students, it's a time to party and let loose before havin [...]
Does Forced Addiction Treatment Work?
Forced addiction treatment is one of the most controversial topics in the recovery community. It is the practice of phy [...]
My Loved One is Addicted. Why Do I Need Recovery?
Ask anyone who loves someone with an addiction what addiction is like. If they feel safe to share, they will tell you ab [...]
Components of a Strong Recovery Community in Overcoming Addiction
People recover in different ways. While for years the idea persisted that abstinence or sobriety equaled recovery, what [...]