Although there are no qualifiers for substance use disorder, there are considerations for how each person individually recovers, be it trauma history or co-occurring mental illness. Gender is an important one of these considerations and while there are many qualities anyone who struggles with a substance use disorder shares, recovering as a woman can feel […]
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Why It’s Never Safe to Mix Ibuprofen and Alcohol
Have you ever popped an ibuprofen for a hangover? Ibuprofen and alcohol are commonly used substances that seem relatively harmless when they’re consumed in moderation. However, even though ibuprofen is available over the counter, it’s a strong medication. It’s important to know the potential side effects of the medicine and how those side effects are […]
The Damaging Stigma of a Drug Addict
Labeling someone as a “drug addict” does more harm than good. For too long, there’s been an idea that shaming a person who has an addiction is the right thing to do. Most people with an addiction would stop if they could, but they don’t think it’s possible or don’t know where to go for […]
