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Relapse Prevention Techniques You Need to Know
For someone who has a loved one in recovery, relapse can be a person’s worst nightmare. Returning to drugs or alcohol can make sobriety seem
Mental Health Disparities in Minority Communities
Mental health care is a frequently under-addressed (even dismissed) matter in minority communities, especially those of Hispanic, African and Asian roots. On average, individuals within
Racism and Mental Health
Racism — discrimination directed against someone based on their belonging to a particular racial or ethnic group, especially one that is marginalized — is responsible
Understanding Relapse: What it is and How to Prevent it
A common fear in those going through recovery (as well as those outside of their initial recovery, their friends and their family members) is the
Foster Independence with Routines Over the Summer
Children and teens crave predictability from the adults around them. Even babies need to be reassured that a parent will take care of them when
Dual-Diagnosis: PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
Facing a mental health disorder is a struggle. Dealing with two conditions at once can be an even tougher battle. If you think you or
How Minority Communities are Affected by Trauma and Stressor Disorders
Understanding the link between racial discrimination and mental health, plus risk factors for minority populations like generational stress and exposure to trauma
The Connection Between PTSD and Addiction
Research has long demonstrated an undeniably strong correlation between trauma and substance abuse. In recent decades, the connection between trauma-related disorders and addiction has become
Talking About the Sad Reality of School Shootings with Your Kids
The violence in our world is appalling. It surely leaves adults dumbfounded, so it’s no surprise that kids also struggle to hear and understand the
Are LGBTQ+ Individuals More Prone to Substance Use?
Social stigmas, discrimination and harrassment put LGBTQ+ people at a greater risk of addiction and other mental health issues than heterosexual and cisgender individuals
Maintaining Recovery in the Summer without Compromising Fun
The summer brings a wave of fresh opportunities and pleasant emotions. The warm weather, the collective excitement and the train of relaxing or active social
How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Teen
While raising a teenager can be quite challenging, being a teenager is even more challenging. As adolescents transition from childhood to adulthood, they are navigating
Helping Your Teen Overcome Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mood swings and other symptoms are often dismissed as typical behavior for teenagers, so it’s easy to miss signs of underlying mental health disorders in
Top 4 Benefits of Using CBD During Addiction Recovery
CBD is the non-psychoactive component in marijuana, that’s why you can find it in states where cannabis is illegal. It’s increasingly being integrated into a
How to Spot A Heroin Addiction in Your Loved One
You can spot heroin use in your loved one by the presence of needle marks, financial issues, secretive behavior, symptoms of withdrawal and more
Managing the Stress of Graduating
You just graduated! Congratulations. Maybe you’ve been celebrating everything you’ve accomplished in the last four years. Or maybe you’ve been too overwhelmed and stressed about
Ensuring that Your Prescriptions Don’t Land You with a DUI Charge
Driving under the influence is a serious crime. Not only are you endangering yourself physically, but you could harm another person or cause damage to
Family Support in Recovery
Studies show that family support as a component of intervention contributes to a higher rate of success in recovery from substance use. Here’s how to help your loved one
Breaking Down the Addiction Assessment Process
If you’ve never gone through a rehabilitation program before, you might have a lot of questions about the process, and might even be a little
What You Need to Know About MDMA Before You Develop an Addiction
On the surface, drug use might be alluring. The sensations of euphoria, having high-energy and having empathy for others are definitely attractive feelings. When those
Here’s Why You Need Social Support in Addiction Recovery
Your intro to peer groups that encourage social support in addiction recovery, like Alcoholics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, SOS and more
Can I Help My Loved One Find Treatment?
For anyone combating a mental illness or substance use addiction, it can be challenging for their friends and family to sit by and watch. As
The Connection Between Self-Harm and Addiction
No one is immune from pain in this world, leaving many of us to develop a variety of coping mechanisms, some of them healthy, while
Five Steps to Preventing Teen Alcohol Addiction
It’s not abnormal for teens to be private about their interests, their friends and their hobbies. Sometimes, though, this secrecy is hiding something more serious
