Depression is the second most prevalent mental health disorder, impacting 17.3 million American adults each year. Very often someone who is in the grip of depression isn’t aware of just how serious his or her symptoms really are. In fact, it might be a family member or friend that approaches them to express concern after […]
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5 Reasons Therapy Can Help
What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is often referred to as “talk therapy,” as in the exercise of talking with a mental health professional about troubling issues. Talking about something that is bothering us with someone who is not a family member or friend can be very healing. In fact, sharing our emotions or discussing a difficult […]
Why is Fentanyl So Dangerous?
Fentanyl is a powerful narcotic manufactured under the brand names Abstral, Duragesic and Subsys. The anesthetic is typically reserved for pain-management in patients with serious illnesses, such as terminal cancer. The compound that makes up fentanyl is easily replicated in a lab, leading to its wide distribution. In 2016 alone, more than 19,000 opioid-related deaths […]
10 Ways to Cope With Anxiety
Surely there has never been a time in history when anxiety levels have been so high. Every way you turn it seems there is yet another reason to be stressed out over this or that latest news story. Anxiety can cause so much distress that it could possibly threaten sobriety. For someone in recovery, managing […]
3 Reasons LGBTQAI+ Individuals Are At Higher Risk for SUD
It should come as no surprise that the rates of substance use are more prevalent in the LGBTQ+ population. A correlation exists between the social, mental health, and financial issues that impact the LBGTQ+ and substance use. Data reported in the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Substances showed that adults who identify […]
Tips for Dating in the Sober Community
Let’s face it—dating under the best of circumstances is a roller coaster ride. The highs and lows that come with dating and relationships can test anyone’s emotional reserves, especially for someone in early recovery. There is wisdom to be found in the advice so often imparted to people just starting their recovery journey. Basically, the […]