What Everyone Need to Know About Fake Pills and Fentanyl
Fentanyl has been found in almost every drug in the past year, and increasingly, it's a youngster who dies from an overdose. Fake pills from the internet have changed the way people acquire drugs, and it's killing people. Many people believe [...]
Overdose Deaths For Seniors Tripled Due To Fentanyl
Seniors aged 60 years and up have often been overlooked during the opioid epidemic. But that has started to change. Recent research shows that seniors are also highly prone to opioid use disorder. This is especially true of seniors grappling with [...]
Veterans, Alcohol Use Disorder and Trauma
Alcohol use disorder is one of the world's most prevalent substance use disorders. Veterans will experience stress, boredom, fear, and other intense emotions while overseas or even stationed at bases at home. Drinking, playing cards, and storytelling are often a part [...]
Obsessive Behaviors In Recovery
How do people in recovery cope with obsessive behaviors? Many aspects of addiction are closely linked to other types of compulsive behaviors. Risk-taking behaviors, in particular, can be detrimental to a person trying to stay sober. After all, a “rush” of [...]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) And Recovery
Many people in recovery find relief throughdrug treatment, the 12 steps, and other forms of therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one type of therapy people may find helpful. This therapy is often practiced alongside mindfulness techniques to help people [...]
Intergenerational Trauma And Family In Recovery
Many people in recovery have families where there is dysfunction or shared pain across generations. Some people have several generations of pain or trauma, which continues to play a role in family relationships and behaviors. Intergenerational trauma affects people and families [...]