Mindful Parenting in Recovery
Balancing parenting while prioritizing your addiction recovery journey can be a lot. Each takes an immense amount of time and commitment. That being said, you should never have to
Building a Sober Social Circle
Oftentimes, in order to progress along your road to recovery you must cut ties with friends or family who are bad influences and still abuse drugs or alcohol. This is because even
The Intersection of Trauma and Addiction in Women
Millions of women struggle with drug addiction in the US. Unfortunately, many women who struggle with addiction also struggle with mental health issues, like trauma. Frequently, in
Overcoming Procrastination in the Journey to Recovery
Wanting to start your road to recovery and actually taking actionable steps to overcome your addiction are 2 different things. You cannot expect to achieve long-term sobriety if yo
Pregnancy and Addiction: Navigating Treatment for Expectant Mothers
There’s no question that drug addiction can significantly hurt an expecting mother and her baby. Unfortunately, pregnant women struggling with substance use may feel stigmatized
Addressing Stigma in Addiction Treatment for Women
Millions of women struggle with drug addiction each year. Not only can addiction be debilitating, but the path to seeking addiction treatment can be difficult due to the stigma sur
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in Trauma-Based Addiction Treatment
10% of US adults have struggled with a drug use disorder sometime in their life. Without question, drug addiction is a growing epidemic that hurts millions of lives. However, it’
The Impact of Depression on Relationships
According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide struggle with depression. Depression can significantly impact virtually all areas of your life. From
Mental Health Hotlines and Crisis Intervention Services
According to the CDC, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Unfortunately, thousands of people die of suicide each year. Many experience overwhelming
Mental Health and Addiction in the Media: Responsible Reporting and Representation
Media is one of the main ways people receive their news and information today. Whether it be via a news outlet, TV show, social media, or another format, we all consume media
