What happens when a person dissociates? Is it the classic moment when someone “zones out” in the middle of a conversation? Is it that moment when someone shuts down when […]
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How is the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Changing?
The human condition is to seek information. This is demonstrated in so many areas of progress, our desire to seek outward into space and explore the cosmos, our desire to […]
The Path to Recovery Is Not Always the Same
Many who struggle with substance use disorders do so for years on end and there is often a gradual descent into more difficult life circumstances as the illness progresses. For […]
Take These Important Steps in Aftercare to Build a Successful Recovery
Aftercare programs exist to support a person in recovery with unique programs and access to services. The goal of an aftercare program is to decrease relapse risk. Post treatment aftercare […]
What is OxyContin?
You hear about OxyContin in the news frequently, these days. On the street, people call the narcotic “oxy.” Specifically, this brand name version of oxycodone is a prescription painkiller, an […]