Adjusting to Civilian Life After the Military
784 words|3.9 min read|Every year about 200,000 people leave military duty and transition to civilian life. While it might seem as simple as leaving one career field [...]
4 Ways to Navigate Addiction Triggers During the Summer
870 words|4.4 min read|Warm and exhilarating days at the beach or the lake, salty snacks, cold desserts, and extended time with family and friends; many people look [...]
The Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
797 words|4 min read|Living through a traumatic experience can change many things in your life. It can affect how you interact with your loved ones, how you [...]
The Dangerous Effects of Painkillers like Fentanyl
667 words|3.3 min read|Painkillers have a time and a place but some painkillers, like opioids, always carry a heavy risk. Opioids are a type of painkiller used [...]
How You Can Play a Role in Substance Use Prevention
776 words|3.9 min read|Addiction affects millions of people every year in the United States alone, with nearly one million deaths directly resulting from drug overdoses. Chances are, [...]
What is Trauma-Informed Care for Sexual Assault?
675 words|3.4 min read|In the United States alone, a person is sexually assaulted every minute of the day, resulting in around half a million victims of sexual [...]
How to Assist Your Recovery Through Nature
682 words|3.4 min read|People say you can’t rush the process — and it’s true. You can, however, drastically improve your recovery process and achieve long-lasting change by [...]
The Recovery Journey After a Partial Hospitalization Program
635 words|3.2 min read|More than half of all adults struggling with mental health challenges do not seek the treatment they need. One of the main reasons for [...]
When is Partial Hospitalization Right for Me?
704 words|3.5 min read|There are countless (at the very least, tens of millions) people who need mental health and substance abuse treatment, but less than a fraction [...]
Understanding Partial Hospitalization Programs
723 words|3.6 min read|When you first start to look into treatment options for substance use and/or mental health, it can be difficult to know how to proceed [...]
Goals to Maintain Your Recovery in the New Year
798 words|4 min read|Certain habits and lifestyle changes are noble goals that support and sustain recovery from addiction. The New Year brings much chatter about resolutions, habits, [...]
Staying Sober During the Holidays: A Guide for People in Midlife
867 words|4.3 min read|Midlife crisis is a very real thing, but have you heard of midlife addiction? The development of an addiction in midlife is not always [...]