Overcoming a substance use disorder is a huge accomplishment. Although someone has done the hard work to achieve lasting sobriety, most in recovery understand that there will be some bumps in the road. However, something that may not be anticipated on the recovery journey is encountering a bout with depression. Famously, even the co-founder of […]
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How Am I Supposed to Suit Up and Show Up?
We hear phrases like it all the time: “Bring the body and the mind will follow,” or “Act as if.” The concept that even if we don’t want to do something or feel as if we can’t, if we simply do it anyway, we will eventually yield the result we wish for. It’s much easier […]
What Else Co-Exists with Substance Use Disorder?
People with mental health issues often suffer from more than one diagnosis at a time. Dual diagnosis is when a mental health disorder co-occurs with a substance use disorder. They are typically classified together since many of their symptoms impact each other. As such, treatment for any individual with a dual diagnosis should be integrated […]
Pride and Prejudice
Social Media. Over the last decade has entirely changed how we interact and connect with others. It has given us the ability to connect with strangers, stay connected with people who now live far from us, and given us a chance to keep up with the lives of our friends even when our own get […]
What Is the “DAD Effect” and How Does It Impact People With Addiction?
Many people can live their lives and enjoy their family and friends. They go out and have a drink here and there and never struggle with substance use disorder or sobriety and never give it a second thought. For others, they feel the world spinning out of control and have no idea what to do. […]