The state of Georgia has weathered its fair share of challenging circumstances over the years. After rebuilding from the Civil War and Great Depression, residents of the Peach State emerged with new hope for the future, welcoming the 1996 Summer Olympics and corporate giants such as CNN and Coca-Cola, both of which call Atlanta home.1 […]
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 […]
Sam Webb is the co-founder of Livin, a non-profit organization changing the way society looks at mental illness. He is Recovery Unscripted’s first International guest, based in Sydney, Australia. Sam joined his interview via Skype to share why Livin was founded, explain how Livin inspires others to speak up, and discuss some cultural differences and similarities […]
It is no surprise that opioid use continues to rise in the United States. As a result, much effort in the mental health field is going toward providing helpful and educational resources on this problem. It’s important to learn the history of opioid use, including how it began and why it has become such a […]
A study published recently in the Journal of Social Work in Public Health showed that even opioid users, who come to rehab with even greater challenges than users of many other substances, fare well and maintain recovery after treatment. The research, by Foundations Recovery Network clinician Siobhan A. Morse and others, found “More similarities than […]
