To recover from mental health conditions and substance use disorder (SUD), an individual must be willing to admit that they have a problem that requires treatment. Often, this is the… Read More
The Importance of Surrendering to Addiction Recovery
Addiction
Understanding the Effects of Heroin
In 2019, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that an estimated 10.1 million people aged 12 and older misused opioid drugs the previous year. Of this population,… Read More
When Depression and Addiction Co-Occur
Update on 09/18/23 Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO When you experience symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness and hopelessness, life can feel unmanageable. It is not uncommon for… Read More
Overcoming Common Obstacles in Sobriety
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part of recovery. For others, completing an initial treatment program… Read More
How Oppression Can Lead to Addiction
There are an incredible number of risk factors associated with the development of substance use disorders, such as addiction. However, one risk factor rarely discussed is oppression. Oppression is traumatizing…. Read More
Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT There are many misconceptions about addiction. One popular myth is that a person may only experience addiction if it runs in their family. In… Read More
Why Acceptance Is Essential to Recovery
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Many people that struggle with addiction continue to do so because they are not ready to accept the consequences that their substance-using behavior has… Read More
The Consequences of College Drinking
Updated on 2/3/2023 Today’s society has gone above and beyond in normalizing social drinking. Even more alarming is society’s glorification and encouragement of college drinking as a key part of… Read More
The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Anxiety disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most prevalent mental health conditions in the United States. Coincidentally, they often co-occur together… Read More
Explaining Kratom and Its Use
Kratom users speak highly of its mood enhancement and other stimulant-like properties, but what exactly is kratom? Often promoted as a health supplement, kratom is widely used and sold around… Read More
