By Alanna Hilbink We’ve all heard people say it — and we’ve probably said it ourselves: “I’m so addicted to Game of Thrones.” “I’m OCD about making my bed.” “I was crying this morning and now I’m laughing. I’m so bipolar today.” Mental health terms and labels get tossed into everyday conversation all the time. […]
On This Page: Redefine Expectations Family Intervention A Loved One Crisis Getting Help The holiday season is upon us, along with all the joys and stresses it may bring. End-of-year festivities and gatherings often mean increased stress for families touched by addiction. That’s why it’s especially important to remain aware and proactive if addiction has […]
By Wesley H. Gallagher In 1971, President Richard Nixon officially declared war on drugs. This war would be fought with law and order, as the government dramatically increased resources devoted to criminal prohibition of drug use and sales. Between 1980 and 2003, the population of drug offenders in the state prison system grew twelvefold.1 Despite […]
By Tamarra Kemsley When the Trump administration released its preliminary 2018 budget in March, analysis of the document immediately centered on its many cuts. Among the few items spared the chopping block was the fight against opioid addiction. In fact, the budget pledged to increase funding by $500 million above 2016 levels.1 But as Vox reporter […]
By Carly Benson When most people hear the word sobriety, they think of someone who abstains from alcohol and drugs. However, being sober also means that they are living in recovery from substances. While recovery and sobriety have similarities, recovery goes way beyond abstaining from alcohol or drugs. Recovery is a process of finding yourself […]
