• Back view of a courageous young soldier walking towards his house with his luggage. American serviceman coming back home after serving his country in the military.

    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 [...]

  • Big Family and Friends Celebrating Outside at Home. Diverse Group of Children, Adults and Old People Gathered at a Table, Having Fun Conversations. Preparing Barbecue and Eating Vegetables.

    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 [...]

  • Latin woman from Bogota Colombia between 30 and 34 years old, very bored and sad leaning on the window of her house looking away from so much time of isolation

    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 [...]

  • Frustration, feeling bad, self-isolation and stay home alone, deep depression, anxiety and agoraphobia. Upset attractive young bearded guy looks at large window in living room interior, panorama

    The Dangerous Effects of Painkillers like Fentanyl

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    Painkillers have a time and a place but some painkillers, like opioids, always carry a heavy risk. Opioids are a type of painkiller used [...]

  • Senior couple embrace themselves in their kitchen

    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, [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Summer sport in Finland - nordic walking. Man and mature woman hiking in green sunny forest. Active people outdoors. Scenic peaceful Finnish summer landscape.

    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 [...]

  • Photograph of a beautiful young woman wearing a denim jacket and smiling towards the sun, taken in the sweet pastel colors of the sunset.

    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 [...]

  • Woman looking through the window at sunset. She is alone and looks a little ad or depressed.

    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 [...]

  • Mid age man having on on one counseling meeting in his home

    Understanding Partial Hospitalization Programs

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    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 [...]

  • 365 new days, 365 new chances. Letter board with motivational quote with notepad , pen, eye glasses and succulent. New year’s resolutions mockup. Flatlay, top view

    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, [...]

  • Portrait of a senior couple who celebrates their anniversary at a family dinner, together with their children, grandchildren and friends

    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 [...]