Each year, thousands of lives are lost in the U.S. due to substance use disorders. According to the CDC, approximately 140,000 deaths are attributed to alcohol use and another 100,000 […]
How to Celebrate National Recovery Month
Our nation observes September as National Recovery Month, a celebration dedicated to individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and to encourage those who are still struggling […]
10 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
There exists a powerful link between our mental health and our general wellness. When we are struggling mentally, be it with anxiety, depression, hopelessness, grief or any other mental health […]
Signs of Relapse in Addiction Recovery
No matter how committed an individual is to maintaining their sobriety, or how long they have been in recovery, the risk of relapse is always present. Relapsing is not an […]
What Are the Differences Between Opiates and Opioids?
In recent years, our nation has become very familiar with the opioid crisis that has affected the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. While both substances have similar effects […]
How Are Genetics and Substance Use Disorder Related?
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex brain disease that results in the compulsive use of drugs or alcohol, regardless of what the consequences might be. While scientists continue to […]