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The holidays stir up different emotions for everyone. For those struggling with a substance use disorder, this time of year may serve as a trigger, create anxiety, or even a panic. This is all the better reason to get drug treatment during the holidays. Substance abuse is the habitual behavior of using a substance in […]

Like Christmas, recovery is a period of time to celebrate. Choosing each day to not drink or to not use drugs is equally as important as the moment when help was sought in the first place. The best Christmas gifts for someone new to recovery are the ones that show them how much you care. […]

Criminal justice reform as it relates to the production, distribution, and substance abuse, was an important issue during the 2020 presidential election. Although it might’ve taken a back seat to the pandemic, the economy, and social issues, it still managed to be part of the conversation. Substance use disorders continue to be a battle that […]

What does a Biden win mean for drug policy in the United States, specifically regarding cannabis? President-elect Biden’s stance on marijuana over the last 30+ years has evolved. And although his earlier positions on the subject may vary from where he stands now, how will his current proposals impact the sale of marijuana, its medicinal […]

Most people are so over quarantine. Like it’s a bad plot in a TV series that’s run one too many seasons long. It’s been about a nine-month stretch, and we all find ourselves still living in what feels like a horrible final season of The Pandemic. And what makes matters even more troublesome, the current […]

Substance use can result in both physical and emotional pain, and it can disrupt the vital support systems of family and friends. This breakdown of supportive connections can be caused by various factors, including differing perspectives, family events, and the isolating nature of substance use. Healing these relationships is an integral part of the recovery […]

Today is Election Day in the United States. Tensions are high. Morale may seem low. Buildings are boarded up. Needless to say, voters from both parties feel like everything is on the line. Perhaps, it is. This is one of the most polarized election years in modern history. Some struggle to handle their emotions and […]

The current presidential election year is nothing short of an emotionally-charged experience for many Americans, as it has been with the majority of 2020. Lurking just underneath the surface of this experience is one of many threats to America’s well-being: the ongoing opioid crisis. Addiction continues to be a problem in the United States, even […]

Teenagers are in that “in between” world. The reality of getting taken care of by parents and the world of adulting that comes with a plethora of responsibilities. Regardless of which generation a teenager has gotten to experience, there are commonalities across the board. Teens all face hormonal changes, feeling awkward, peer pressure, and that […]

Anytime a person loses a loved one, it hurts. Death is an inevitable part of life, and yet we all tend to be caught off guard when it happens to someone we care about. A car accident. Old age. Cancer. It all hurts just the same. Nevertheless, losing someone to an overdose presents a unique […]