Once called battle fatigue syndrome or shell shock, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health disorder. The condition can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a terrifying or traumatic event that is life-threatening or causes serious physical harm. Examples of events that can cause PTSD include combat, natural disaster, war, physical assault,...Read More

Follow these 8 Tips for Staying Sober on Vacation! Going on vacation is fun, but it can bring challenges to your sobriety. Being out of your normal routine can increase anxiety and make dealing with family dynamics and daily decisions about  what to do and where to eat seem more difficult than usual. However, with...Read More

As the opioid epidemic continues to increase throughout the United States, the addition of the chemical adulterant xylazine, commonly known as tranq, is making drugs like heroin and cocaine even more lethal. What is Xylazine (Tranq)? According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), xylazine is a non-opiate sedative, muscle relaxant, and analgesic....Read More

Seeing someone you love suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a painful experience. You want to help them. You want to fix things and stop their suffering. Learning how to support your loved one without enabling them is a crucial part of navigating their addiction and its effects on your life.  What...Read More

Creative arts is the umbrella term that describes a group of artistic activities that allow people to use their creativity and imagination to express their feelings and ideas in different mediums, such as art, music, crafts, and movement. Creative arts therapy uses a wide spectrum of art forms to treat a range of medical, mental...Read More

As a parent, you want your child to be happy, healthy, and safe. Part of that means preparing them for living in the real world by talking to them about difficult subjects, such as drug and alcohol addiction. Sadly, many children have a parent or loved one with a substance use disorder and are frightened...Read More

Being in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction includes many challenges. Learning how to manage cravings is one of the main ones. One popular management technique for cravings is urge surfing. What is the Difference Between Urges and Cravings? In recovery, especially in the early stages, people have intense cravings to continue using their...Read More

You have worked hard to become sober. You know recovery from drugs and alcohol is an ongoing process that takes hard work and commitment every day. Recovery podcasts are useful resources that help you live a substance-free life. What is a Recovery Podcast? Recovery podcasts are generally hosted by people with first-hand experience with drug...Read More

Stress is something we all have to deal with in some way. Someone in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction must be especially vigilant in coping with stress to avoid falling back into old habits of drinking or using drugs. Healthy coping methods accelerate a return to calm as opposed to numbing feelings. Not...Read More

Do you know an older person who is having problems remembering things or having difficulty with their balance? What is the first thing you think? “Oh, it’s normal at their age,” or “I hope they aren’t getting Alzheimer’s.” Would the possibility of substance abuse or addiction ever come to your mind? Most people think of...Read More