As we continue to live our lives during a deadly global pandemic, we must take care of our mental health. Now more than ever, the mental health community needs to… Read More
Mental Health During COVID: You Are Not Alone
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Justin Balague
For Professionals in the Mental Health Community: Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored.” – Daniel H. Gillson; NAMI CEO Mental health disorders, whether it is depression,… Read More
Alcohol and Substance Abuse: A Forgotten Pandemic After COVID-19
“Before COVID-19, substance abuse was the most significant public health emergency in America for over a decade. Our country poured massive amounts of funding into prevention and treatment programs, and… Read More
A Tale of Two Epidemics
The COVID-19 global pandemic has killed more than 100,000 individuals in the United States. Alcohol, opioids, other addictive substances, suicide, and domestic violence has also taken many lives, but without… Read More
Kratom: A Legally Addictive Drug
“He had been drinking it as a tea to help with anxiety and ultimately ended up in the school’s student health center in acute opioid withdrawal.” -Marianne Chai M.D. Dr…. Read More
Fighting Addiction Year-Round in the LGBTQ Community
Updated on 05/25/23 At a glance: There are two stigmas for those in the LGBTQ+ community for those trying to get help for substance use disorder. Knowing resources to help… Read More
6 Male Celebrities Who Have Come Face To Face With Substance Use Disorders
“One day in March of 2015, I was drenched in a pool of my own sweat withdrawing from opioids. The last 20 or so years of my life had finally… Read More
Mens Substance Abuse Statistics: Intersection of Depression and Substance Use Disorder
Mental health is a major component of a man’s well-being and unfortunately men’s mental health is often silenced in society. There is a catastrophic intersection of low rates of diagnosed… Read More
Alcohol Consumption On the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
Online partying, Zoom happy hours, “quarantinis”, alcohol delivery and to-go margaritas are becoming a massive hit during this COVID-19 pandemic. While many industries have financially struggled due to the stay… Read More
Self-Care During Social Distancing
With the eyes of the world on the developments surrounding the COVID 19 – coronavirus, our news feeds, social media feeds, and everyday conversations are focusing on the pandemic facing… Read More
