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
10 Ways to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally in the Substance Use Disorder Community
Updated May 26, 2023 Substance use disorders and mental health disorders have been on the rise in the LGBTQ+ community. Studies have shown that the LGBTQ+ community is at an… 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
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Opioids are a leading source of addiction and overdose deaths in the U.S. Understanding the opioid epidemic requires understanding what opioids are, the effects and consequences of opioid addiction, and… Read More
How a 12 Step Program Helps Recovery
There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment and support. This is true no matter if you have an addiction to alcohol, or if your addiction is to other… Read More
DUI vs DWI
DUI and DWI are acronyms that mean the same thing in some states, while in other states, they are different offenses. The acronym DUI stands for ‘driving under the influence,’… Read More
Psychiatrist vs Therapist
Have you ever wondered about the terms psychiatrist vs. therapist? Perhaps you think that they are just used interchangeably and that the two words describe the same professional. Did you… Read More
