California is home to drug use, but nothing is as pervasive in America now as fentanyl. Last year, according to the California Department of Public Health, preliminary reports found 6,843 […]
Millennials have often been referred to as the “anxious generation.” There are many things in modern society to be anxious about. For Millennials, the financial crash caused instability. Graduating from […]
Many people use different tools to get sober from addictive drugs. Many advocates work to get harm reduction initiatives in their communities. Many treatment centers offer MAT to help people […]
Person-centered therapy is a traditional therapy method used by many programs. The therapist’s role is to help clients understand why they use alcohol or drugs and how to overcome their […]
Addiction medicine is a relatively new term that has been used widely during the opioid epidemic to describe doctors who help patients with substance use disorders. For many people with […]
Therapeutic communication describes communication techniques for clinical settings such as hospitals, detox, and long-term treatment. These techniques are client-centered, prioritizing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the people that […]
Alcohol addiction is one of the most common disorders in the world. Veterans are no exception, mainly when drinking acts as a rite of passage in military life. Military life […]
Many people who arrive newly sober to housing and other programs have many issues that they are ready to address. For many, family is a challenge they would like to […]
Life may have felt tumultuous for many people in recovery during the first year of the pandemic. People lost jobs, healthcare, livelihoods, and a sense of security. People with mental […]
Everyone in recovery has to learn to cope with parts of their life and lifestyle that they may have never spoken about before. A history of trauma is common among […]
